Medical Technologist PRN
About The Position
The Medical Technologist performs routine and special clinical laboratory tests in one or more laboratory sections, using automated equipment, manual testing, and microscopic analysis to obtain data used in diagnosing and treating disease. The role involves interacting effectively with patients, hospital employees, managers, and other health team members while maintaining established professional standards. The Medical Technologist participates in performance improvement activities and performs other laboratory duties as assigned. A Louisiana Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license is required. New graduates and new Louisiana residents must be eligible for and actively pursuing a Louisiana state license, which must be obtained within 90 days of employment. Until licensed, the employee trains under the direct supervision of a Louisiana-licensed CLS and may not work independently. If training is completed before licensure, the employee will not be scheduled to work until the license is granted. Employment may be terminated if the license is not obtained within 90 days.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science or Biological Science.
- Louisiana Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license required; new graduates or new Louisiana residents must be eligible for and actively pursuing the license and obtain it within 90 days of employment.
- Work under direct supervision of a Louisiana-licensed CLS and do not work independently until licensed.
Nice To Haves
- Clinical internship in an approved hospital.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine or special clinical laboratory tests in one or more laboratory sections.
- Use automated equipment, manual testing, and microscopic analysis to obtain data for diagnosis and treatment of disease.
- Interact effectively with patients, hospital employees, managers, and other health team members while maintaining professional standards.
- Participate in performance improvement activities.
- Perform other laboratory duties as assigned.
