Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist - Evening Shift Lead

Ochsner Health System; Norco (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks an experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist to supervise a department section, coordinate competency, and ensure reliable patient testing and timely services.

The role covers routine and special lab procedures, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with the supervisor/director. Requires a four-year clinical lab background and active state licensure with ASCP/AMT/AAB certifications as applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, medical laboratory science, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical or biological science.
• Current license in the state of practice (if applicable). ASCP, AMT or AAB certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist.
• ASCP Certification Maintenance Program requirements for certifications issued after 2004.

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 communication to patient population and privacy requirements.
• Other related duties as required.

Skills

Computer skills

Verbal and written communication

Windows applications

Interpersonal skills

Controlled environment safety

Analytical skills

Judgmental skills

Stress management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology/MLS

Job description

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks an experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist to supervise a department section, coordinate competency, and ensure reliable patient testing and timely services.

The role covers routine and special lab procedures, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with the supervisor/director. Requires a four-year clinical lab background and active state licensure with ASCP/AMT/AAB certifications as applicable.