Medical Laboratory Scientist - Microbiology

Ochsner Health

New Orleans, LA, US
Fully remote
Perform laboratory testing independently
Quality control and instrument maintenance
Phlebotomy procedures
At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters

Job Summary

  • At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters.
  • This job receives and prepares specimens according to standard protocols and procedures; performs laboratory tests and calculations to provide data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease.
  • The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a Compliance & Privacy Program including immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct.

Matching Summary

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Perform laboratory testing independently
  • Quality control and instrument maintenance
  • Phlebotomy procedures
  • Regulatory compliance adherence
  • Data entry and patient information retrieval
  • Work night shifts and rotating holidays/weekends
  • Exposure to blood and body fluids

Nice-to-have

  • Effective verbal and written communication
  • Good analytical and problem solving skills
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Adapt behavior to patient population
  • Participate in performance improvement
  • Use Windows-style applications

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in medical or biological science
  • Current state license if applicable
  • ASCP, AMT or AAB Medical Laboratory Scientist certification
  • Certification Maintenance Program completion if certified after 2004
  • Ability to work flexible schedule including nights, weekends, holidays

Work Rights

Not specified

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