Senior Medical Lab Scientist - Evening Shift Lead

Ochsner Health System; Ohio; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a capable Medical Laboratory Scientist to manage and coordinate clinical competency within a laboratory section. The role performs routine and special lab procedures while ensuring regulatory compliance and participating in performance improvement initiatives.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related field and 4 years of clinical lab experience under supervision, with relevant section rotation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, medical laboratory science, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical or biological science. Copy of Transcript.
• 4 years of experience in a clinical lab under supervision, with at least 1 year in the appropriate section; documented rotation or director confirmation.
• Preferred: advanced analytical skills to analyze complex data and troubleshoot equipment.
• Current license in the state of practice (if applicable). ASCP, AMT or AAB certification as MLS/MT; those certified after 1 Jan 2004 must complete the ASCP Certification Maintenance Program.
• Must have computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval; proficient with Windows-style applications and lab software; strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and handle stress; maintain confidentiality and comply with safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates clinical competency in section.
• Performs routine and special lab procedures.
• Maintains regulatory compliance and performance improvement.
• Assists and consults with laboratory supervisor/director.
• Maintains competency and meets goals and objectives.
• Adapts communication to patient privacy and population needs.
• Other related duties as required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Stress management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology / medical laboratory science / clinical laboratory science / related science

Tools

Laboratory information systems (LIS)

Job description

Ochsner Health is seeking a capable Medical Laboratory Scientist to manage and coordinate clinical competency within a laboratory section. The role performs routine and special lab procedures while ensuring regulatory compliance and participating in performance improvement initiatives.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related field and 4 years of clinical lab experience under supervision, with relevant section rotation.