Clinical Laboratory Scientist - General Laboratory Operations

Job Summary: Join our team as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist, where you will play a crucial role in performing both routine and complex laboratory procedures. This includes specimen processing and testing, calculating and reporting results, and ensuring the accuracy and reliability of our laboratory services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform all laboratory procedures for assigned sections, taking into account age and sex specific values.
• Operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation and equipment, troubleshooting issues and coordinating repairs when necessary.
• Maintain quality control protocols and ensure compliance with all laboratory standards.
• Calculate, enter, and verify results in the Laboratory Information System.
• Notify and document any critical laboratory values promptly.
• Process patient specimens mindfully, especially minimizing pediatric specimen volumes when applicable.
• Participate in the evaluation, development, and implementation of new testing procedures and protocols.
• Adapt patient care methods to meet the unique physical and psychosocial needs of diverse patient populations.
• Demonstrate adherence to the CORE values of our organization and complete all compliance and regulatory tasks.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution, or equivalent training as per CLIA regulations.
• Experience: No prior experience required for graduates of NAACLS-accredited programs, or one year of clinical laboratory experience including rotations in key laboratory sections.
• Licenses/Certifications: Certification from ASCP, AMT, AAB, or HEW/HHS required. State Licensure is needed for Louisiana. New Graduates must complete Board Certification within one year of hire.

Work Schedule: The position requires availability for night shifts, from 7 PM to 7 AM.

Work Type: This is a full-time position with great benefits and opportunities for professional growth.