Senior Medical Lab Scientist — Evening Shift Leader

Jobtome; Marrero (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a skilled laboratory professional to coordinate clinical competency within the section and perform routine and specialized lab procedures. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, performance improvement, and collaboration with the supervisor/director to maintain high standards of patient testing.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related field, 4 years of clinical lab experience, and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology or related science; transcript copy required.
• 4 years of lab experience, with at least 1 year in the appropriate clinical lab section, under a qualified Director.
• Preferred: experience with advanced analytical skills to analyze complex data and troubleshoot equipment.
• Current license in the state of practice; ASCP, AMT or AAB certification as MLS/MT; those certified after 2004 must complete Certification Maintenance Program.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical competency in section.
• Perform routine and special lab procedures.
• Maintain regulatory compliance and performance improvement.
• Assist and consult with the laboratory supervisor/director.
• Maintain competency, meet goals and objectives.
• Adapt behavior to the patient population while respecting privacy and explaining procedures appropriately.
• Other related duties as required.

Skills

Computer skills

Verbal and written communication

Windows applications

Interpersonal skills

Safety awareness

Analytical skills

Stress management

Independent work

Data entry

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology or related field

Tools

Laboratory information systems (LIS)

Job description

Ochsner Health is seeking a skilled laboratory professional to coordinate clinical competency within the section and perform routine and specialized lab procedures. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, performance improvement, and collaboration with the supervisor/director to maintain high standards of patient testing.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related field, 4 years of clinical lab experience, and relevant certifications.