Medical Laboratory Scientist

Willis Knighton Health•Shreveport, LA

23h

About The Position

Medical Laboratory Scientists perform simple-to-complex patient testing and laboratory services, providing specialized expertise in one or more laboratory disciplines: Transfusion Medicine, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Serology, Chemistry, and Point of Care Testing. This is a generalist position rotating throughout the core laboratory and blood bank, with a schedule of 11:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., seven days on and seven days off. Employees attend hospital orientation on their initial start date and then complete an extensive, one-on-one training program across the laboratory disciplines relevant to the position. Training is typically completed within the first three to four months of hire. Annual continuing education is provided by Willis Knighton and instrument vendors at no cost, allowing employees to obtain required annual CEUs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related field.
One year of clinical laboratory experience.
Valid Louisiana State License in Clinical Laboratory Science.
Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)/Medical Technologist (MT) from ASCP or an equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

Perform laboratory procedures and recognize deviations from expected results by ensuring sample suitability and accuracy.
Resolve inconsistencies and correct problems using scientific principles.
Maintain laboratory equipment and instruments.
Ensure the quality control and functionality of instruments.
Prepare the laboratory for inspection by regulatory agencies.
Monitor, maintain, order, and stock laboratory supplies.
Answer patient providers’ questions about test processes, patient results, and sample collection techniques.