Medical Technologist: Lab Expert & Quality Advocate

Ochsner Health; Slidell (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Generalist to join the laboratory team. You will receive and prepare specimens, perform routine and specialized testing, and provide data for diagnosis and treatment.

Required: Bachelor's degree and Louisiana license or temporary license; ASCP certification; CLIA/CAP requirements. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for accurate results and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science or related field.
• Louisiana license or temporary license as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist or Specialist).
• ASCP certification as a Medical Technologist.
• Meet CLIA and CAP requirements for testing personnel.
• ASCP Certification Maintenance Program requirements for incumbents certified after 2004.

Responsibilities

• Receives, prepares, and processes specimens for testing.
• Performs routine and specialized laboratory testing with accuracy.
• Maintains quality control, documents results, and escalates when needed.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and follows safety and privacy policies.
• Participates in performance improvement and inventory management.

Skills

Data entry

Windows proficiency

Communication

Analytical skills

Judgement

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Generalist to join the laboratory team. You will receive and prepare specimens, perform routine and specialized testing, and provide data for diagnosis and treatment.

Required: Bachelor's degree and Louisiana license or temporary license; ASCP certification; CLIA/CAP requirements. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for accurate results and patient safety.