Senior Medical Lab Scientist — Lead & Elevate Patient Care

Ochsner Health; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Louisiana is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to join our lab team in a Monday–Friday days schedule. You will perform routine and special tests, coordinate new procedures, and help resolve day-to-day lab issues under the supervision of a Pathologist.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree, ASCP certification, and a minimum of four years of relevant clinical lab experience, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, compliance familiarity, and excellent

Qualifications

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to and experience working in controlled environment, following safety measures to minimize exposure to chemicals, body fluids, blood borne pathogens, etc.
• Advanced analytical skills to collect data, perform calculations, maintains system logs and operates laboratory computer equipment.
• Judgmental skills in order to identify and solve problems as well as handle difficult situations.
• Skills to manage stress in order to maintain a professional atmosphere and provide quality service.
• Skills to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates clinical competency in section.
• Performs routine and special lab procedures.
• Maintains regulatory compliance and performance improvement.
• Assists and consults with the laboratory supervisor/director.
• Maintains competency, meets goals and objectives.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Other related duties as required.
• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
• This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

Skills

Data entry

Communication

Windows

Laboratory software

Interpersonal skills

Safety procedures

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Stress management

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Ochsner Health in Louisiana is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to join our lab team in a Monday–Friday days schedule. You will perform routine and special tests, coordinate new procedures, and help resolve day-to-day lab issues under the supervision of a Pathologist.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree, ASCP certification, and a minimum of four years of relevant clinical lab experience, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, compliance familiarity, and excellent