Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Floater

Labcorp • Metairie, LA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Technologist to join its team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The technologist prepares laboratory specimens for analysis and testing, supports communication with client office staff, investigates and resolves customer and specimen issues, and contributes to department activity and production goals. The role also includes accurate and timely patient-information entry and reviewing requisitions to ensure samples are prepared and missing information is updated.

The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Evening shifts, weekend rotations, overtime, or other shifts may be required depending on business needs. Candidates should understand laboratory operations and procedures, work effectively both independently and as part of a team, and be able to meet the position’s physical requirements and pass a standardized color blindness test.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of clinical laboratory experience.
• MLS (ASCP) or MLS (AMT) certification.
• Understanding of laboratory operations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Computer proficiency; familiarity with laboratory information systems.
• Strong attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle the physical requirements of the position.
• Ability to pass a standardized color blindness test.
• Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs.

Nice To Haves

• Louisiana state CLS (LSBME).
• Experience working in a high-volume laboratory environment.
• Non-traditional degree with applicable science credits meeting CLIA standards may satisfy the education requirement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
• Communicate effectively with client office staff.
• Research, troubleshoot, and resolve customer and specimen problems.
• Meet department activity and production goals.
• Enter patient information accurately and in a timely manner.
• Review requisitions to ensure samples are prepared and update missing items.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), subject to schedule eligibility
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level