Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Floater

Labcorp • Baton Rouge, LA

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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 client office staff, investigates customer and specimen issues, and helps meet department activity and production goals. The position also includes accurate patient-information entry and reviewing requisitions to ensure samples are prepared and missing items are updated.

The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; hours may vary and weekend rotations may be required. Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts may be needed based on business needs. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a qualifying laboratory science or an equivalent qualification, at least one year of clinical laboratory experience, and MLS certification through ASCP or AMT.

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.
• Non-traditional degrees with applicable science credits that meet CLIA standards may satisfy the education requirement.
• Understanding of laboratory operations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Proficiency with computers and 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) certification.
• Experience working in a high-volume laboratory environment.

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 missing items are updated.

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 eligibility and schedule
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

What This Job Offers

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