Senior Medical Lab Scientist & Lab Lead

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

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks an experienced Laboratory Technologist to supervise the section, coordinate competency, and ensure timely, high-quality patient testing. The role requires leadership in regulatory compliance and performance improvement within a demanding clinical lab environment.

The position covers evening shift responsibilities, advancement opportunities, and collaboration with supervisors and pathologists to maintain excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, medical laboratory science, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical or biological science.
• 4 years of experience in a clinical lab, with at least 1 year in the appropriate section under a qualified Director.
• Current license in the state of practice and ASCP/AMT/AAB certification; completion of ASCP Certification Maintenance Program if certified after 2004.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates clinical competency within the section.
• Performs routine and special lab procedures.
• Maintains regulatory compliance and participates in performance improvement.
• Assists and consults with the laboratory supervisor/director.
• Maintains competency and achieves goals and objectives.
• Adapts interactions to patient population and maintains privacy and safety standards.
• Other related duties as required.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication

Windows proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Lab safety

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Independence

Education

BSc in medical technology / clinical laboratory science

Job description

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks an experienced Laboratory Technologist to supervise the section, coordinate competency, and ensure timely, high-quality patient testing. The role requires leadership in regulatory compliance and performance improvement within a demanding clinical lab environment.

The position covers evening shift responsibilities, advancement opportunities, and collaboration with supervisors and pathologists to maintain excellence in patient care.