Medical Technologist Days 7 AM to 330 PM

Steward Health Care; West Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Steward Health Care is seeking a Medical Technologist in Louisiana to perform routine and special clinical laboratory tests using automated equipment, manual methods, and microscopic analysis. The role involves interaction with patients and hospital staff while maintaining professional standards.

The position requires a BS in Clinical Laboratory Science or Biological Science, a Louisiana CLS license (or eligibility), and a hospital internship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant science required.
• Clinical internship in a hospital preferred.
• Louisiana CLS license required; must obtain license within 90 days or employment may be terminated.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine or special clinical laboratory tests using automated equipment, manual testing, and microscopic analysis.
• Interacts with patients, hospital staff, and health team members while upholding professional standards.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and other laboratory duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science or Biological Science

Clinical internship in an approved hospital

Louisiana CLS license

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Medical Technologist is responsible for performing various routine or special clinical laboratory tests in one or more sections of the laboratory using automated equipment, manual testing, and microscopic analysis to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease. Incumbents of this position effectively interact with patients, hospital employees, managers, and other health team members while maintaining established professional standards. Participates in performance improvement activities and performs other laboratory duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science or Biological Science is required.


• A clinical internship in an approved hospital is preferred.


• A Louisiana Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license is required. New graduates or new Louisiana residents must be eligible for and actively pursuing a Louisiana State license. A license must be obtained within 90 days of employment. The employee will be in training under direct supervision of a Louisiana licensed CLS and will not be allowed to work independently until a license is obtained. If training is completed prior to a license, the employee will not be scheduled to work until a license is granted. If a license is not obtained within 90 days, employment may be terminated.

Please indicate whether you have ever been convicted of a crime, including any misdemeanors and/or DUI/DWI. (Criminal conviction(s) will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment).