Clinical/Medical Lab Scientist (Medical Technologist)

Ochsner Clinic Foundation • Monroe, LA

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About The Position

The Clinical/Medical Lab Scientist receives and prepares specimens, performs laboratory tests and calculations, and provides data used to diagnose and treat disease. The role includes performing, developing, analyzing, and interpreting routine and specialized laboratory testing independently and within established time frames. The scientist performs quality control and instrument maintenance, evaluates test performance and results, troubleshoots issues, and takes appropriate action to maintain accuracy and precision. Out-of-control results must be escalated appropriately, with corrective actions documented.

The position calibrates, maintains, and monitors laboratory equipment and may perform phlebotomy. It requires compliance with safety protocols, regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and proficiency-testing procedures. The role also supports performance improvement, business development, and cost-reduction efforts through data collection and analysis and management of supply and reagent inventory. The scientist adapts communication and procedures to the patient population and maintains confidentiality of patient information. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science, medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or a related degree.
• Certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology as a medical laboratory scientist or international medical laboratory scientist.
• Louisiana license as a clinical laboratory scientist.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of Heavy Work: exerting 50 to 100 pounds occasionally, 25 to 50 pounds frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
• Ability to work with exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, specimens that could contain communicable diseases, and potential hazardous medications or hazardous waste.

Responsibilities

• Receive and prepare specimens according to standard protocols and procedures.
• Perform laboratory tests and calculations to provide data for diagnosis and treatment of disease.
• Perform, develop, analyze, and interpret routine and specialized laboratory testing independently, accurately, and within established time frames.
• Perform quality control procedures; evaluate test performance and results; record quality control activities; and take appropriate action to maintain accuracy and precision.
• Calibrate, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Escalate out-of-control results and document corrective actions.
• Perform phlebotomy procedures as appropriate.
• Follow regulatory compliance, laboratory accreditation, safety, OIG compliance, and proficiency-testing requirements.
• Participate in performance improvement by assisting with data collection and analysis.
• Support business development and cost-reduction initiatives by managing supply and reagent inventory.
• Adapt behavior and communication to the patient population, including respecting privacy, explaining procedures, and requesting permissions.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient-related information.
• Remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements and ensure compliance.
• Immediately report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time