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: Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Serology, Chemistry, Point of Care Testing, and Transfusion Medicine, with minor duties in Microbiology. This is a generalist position rotating throughout all departments of the core laboratory.

Employees attend hospital orientation on their initial start date, followed by an extensive, one-on-one laboratory training program across the disciplines relevant to the position. Training is typically completed within the first 3 to 4 months of hire. Annual continuing education is provided free of charge by Willis-Knighton and instrument vendors, allowing employees to obtain required annual CEUs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical/Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, 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) through 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 quality control and instrument functionality.
• Prepare the laboratory for regulatory agency inspections.
• Monitor, maintain, order, and stock laboratory supplies.
• Answer patient providers’ questions about testing processes, patient results, and sample collection techniques.
• Rotate throughout all departments of the core laboratory.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time