Medical Technologist, ASCP - Dayshift, Blood Bank

Baton Rouge General Medical Center; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development & support

Generous paid time off

Baton Rouge General Fit program

Job summary

Baton Rouge General Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Medical Technologist or Medical Lab Technologist to perform routine and specialized tests, interpret results, and support patient care. You will participate in data analysis, maintenance of instruments, and assiduous adherence to safety protocols.

Eligibility requires Louisiana CLS MT and MLT licenses. The role includes collaboration with physicians and staff, opportunities for professional development, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Current CLS MT license issued by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.
• Current MLT license issued by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.
• Blood bank experience preferred.
• Ability to apply practices, procedures, and techniques to resolve clearly defined work-related issues.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and special clinical laboratory tests on patient specimens.
• Interprets data and reports laboratory test results.
• Maintains and troubleshoots equipment; prepares reagents.
• Instructs students and new employees.
• Communicates with physicians, nursing staff, and colleagues.
• Attends departmental and continuing education meetings.

Skills

Self-motivated

Fast-paced environments

Attention to detail

Judgment in applying practices

Education

Clinical Laboratory Scientist (MT) license

Clinical Laboratory Technician (MLT) license

Job description

Be the science behind healing—join us as a Medical Technologist or a Medical Lab Technologist and make a difference!

What We’re Looking For

• Self‑motivated with a desire to learn
• Excel in fast‑paced environments
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Must have the ability to exercise judgment in applying practices, procedures, and techniques to resolve clearly defined work‑related issues.
• Current Clinical Laboratory Scientist (MT) license issued by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners required.
• Clinical Laboratory Technician (MLT) license issued by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners required.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• A comprehensive benefits program for you and your family.
• Professional development & support.
• Various employee perks including generous paid time off, flexible positions, and our Baton Rouge General Fit program.
• We are a nationally and locally recognized leader in quality and ranked one of the best healthcare employers in the state.
• Check out our employee perks here!

What You Will Do

Performs routine and special clinical laboratory tests on patient specimens, correlates and interprets data based on knowledge of techniques, principles and instruments. Investigates problems, performs corrective and preventative maintenance of equipment, prepares reagents, instructs students and new employees, and performs data entry and interpretation of test results.

• Performs various laboratory diagnostic tests on patient specimens.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the operation and principles of departmental instrumentation.
• Accurately interprets and reports laboratory test results.
• Communicates effectively with physicians, nursing staff, co‑workers and other organizational staff.
• Observes and follows established departmental environment of care and safety protocols and practices.
• Attends departmental, organizational and continuing education meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Blood bank experience preferred.
• Current Clinical Laboratory Scientist (MT) license issued by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners required.
• Clinical Laboratory Technician (MLT) license issued by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners required.

Ready to be part of a team that values your skills and dedication? Apply now and take the next step in your career with us.