Night Shift Medical Laboratory Scientist (CLS/MLS)

Ochsner Clinic Foundation; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Clinic Foundation in New Orleans, LA, is seeking a skilled Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our laboratory team. The role includes performing and interpreting routine and specialized tests, ensuring accuracy, and maintaining quality control in a fast-paced clinical environment.

The position requires a Bachelor's in medical technology or related science, state licensure or eligibility, and certification such as ASCP/AMT/AAB within specified timelines.

Qualifications

• Must have computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to present information clearly to various levels.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and specialized laboratory testing independently within established time frames.
• Maintains quality control and instrument maintenance/troubleshooting with documented corrective actions.
• Adheres to regulatory and accreditation standards; follows safety and proficiency testing procedures.
• Participates in performance improvement by data collection and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Adapts behavior to patient population and maintains patient privacy; performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Judgement

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s in medical technology

Tools

Windows

Job description

Ochsner Clinic Foundation in New Orleans, LA, is seeking a skilled Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our laboratory team. The role includes performing and interpreting routine and specialized tests, ensuring accuracy, and maintaining quality control in a fast-paced clinical environment.

The position requires a Bachelor's in medical technology or related science, state licensure or eligibility, and certification such as ASCP/AMT/AAB within specified timelines.