Medical Technologist – Precision Lab Diagnostics

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital is seeking a Medical Technologist to perform comprehensive laboratory testing and data analysis to support patient diagnosis and treatment. The role includes QC, instrument maintenance, and data entry, with supervision of students as needed.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in medical technology, a CLS Generalist license in Louisiana, and MT ASCP or equivalent certification, with strong communication and computer skills to report timely results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology from a four-year college.
• Completion of a one-year internship in medical technology.
• Louisiana State License as CLS Generalist; MT ASCP or equivalent certification.
• Excellent communication and able to speak effectively before groups.
• Basic computer skills; operation of equipment/instruments.

Responsibilities

• Performs chemical, hematological, microbiological, immunological analyses of body fluids to determine normal/abnormal components.
• Verifies instrument functioning and performs quality control to ensure data accuracy.
• Records data, documents repairs and maintenance, and enters findings into computer systems.
• Trains and supervises students; works in age-appropriate care settings.
• Meets established turnaround times and flags unusual or critical results to the Pathologist and supervisor.

Skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology

One-year internship in medical technology

Louisiana State License CLS Generalist

National Certification MT ASCP or equivalent

Job description

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital is seeking a Medical Technologist to perform comprehensive laboratory testing and data analysis to support patient diagnosis and treatment. The role includes QC, instrument maintenance, and data entry, with supervision of students as needed.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in medical technology, a CLS Generalist license in Louisiana, and MT ASCP or equivalent certification, with strong communication and computer skills to report timely results.