Medical Technologist PRN

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

Job summary

Steward Health Care seeks a Medical Technologist to perform routine and special clinical laboratory tests across multiple sections using automated equipment, manual methods, and microscopy. You will interact with patients and staff, maintain professional standards, and contribute to performance improvement initiatives.

Applicants must have a BS in Clinical Laboratory Science or Biological Science, and be eligible for Louisiana CLS licensure within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science or Biological Science required.
• Clinical internship in an approved hospital preferred.
• Louisiana Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license required; new graduates must be eligible for and pursue Louisiana State license; license obtained within 90 days of employment; training under direct supervision until licensed.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine or special clinical laboratory tests using automated equipment, manual testing, and microscopic analysis to aid diagnosis and treatment.
• Interact with patients and hospital staff while maintaining professional standards.
• Participate 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

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).