Night Shift Clinical Lab Specialist

Ochsner Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a Laboratory Scientist to join our team in New Orleans. The role involves performing routine and specialized laboratory tests, documenting quality control, and maintaining instrument performance to ensure accurate results for diagnosis and treatment.

A Bachelor’s in medical technology or related field, plus licensure and certification are required. The position emphasizes adherence to compliance standards, data integrity, and collaboration with care teams.

Qualifications

• Must have computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
• Proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Good analytical and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrates good judgement in performing duties and conflict resolution.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs, develops and interprets routine and/or specialized laboratory testing independently without error, within established time frames.
• Performs, analyzes and records quality control and instrument maintenance/troubleshooting, makes judgments concerning results and takes appropriate action to maintain accuracy and precision.
• Escalates appropriately when results are out of control and ensures adequate documentation of corrective action.
• Adheres to regulatory compliance guidelines and maintains awareness of accreditation standards for laboratories by reviewing current standards.
• Participates in performance improvement opportunities by assisting in data collection and analysis and supports cost reduction initiatives by managing supply and reagent inventory.
• Adapts behavior to the patient population, ensuring privacy and appropriate communication.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data entry

Windows tools

Verbal and written communication

Analytical thinking

Judgement

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's in medical technology or related

Job description

Ochsner Health is seeking a Laboratory Scientist to join our team in New Orleans. The role involves performing routine and specialized laboratory tests, documenting quality control, and maintaining instrument performance to ensure accurate results for diagnosis and treatment.

A Bachelor’s in medical technology or related field, plus licensure and certification are required. The position emphasizes adherence to compliance standards, data integrity, and collaboration with care teams.