Sr Medical Laboratory Scientist - Blood Bank (Nights)
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onCanal Street Neutral Ground, Storyville, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, 70112, United States
About Ochsner Health
We've made a lot of progress since opening our doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed: our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken, and every patient helped is the result of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today.
About the Role
This position serves as a vital link in our laboratory operations, performing routine and special tests while coordinating the implementation of new procedures. You will assume responsibility for resolving day-to-day lab technical problems and act as a supervisor for a department section, ensuring reliable patient testing and timely services. Your role involves monitoring performance improvement and quality control activities, assisting leadership in maintaining compliance with accrediting and regulatory agencies, and upholding the strict confidentiality of patient information. You will adapt your behavior to meet the specific needs of our patient population, respecting privacy and communicating clearly to ensure a professional and compassionate environment.
Hiring Process & Application
Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on our careers website. Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site. Note that individuals residing in Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C. are not eligible for remote work positions.
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Equal Opportunity & Culture
Ochsner Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. We maintain and comply with our Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical behaviors, patient/employee safety concerns, or privacy issues. We endeavor to make our site accessible to all users and foster a culture where every employee contributes to our mission of healing and innovation.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Canal Street Neutral Ground, Storyville, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, 70112, United States
New Orleans, Louisiana
Key Responsibilities
- check_circlePerform routine and special laboratory tests
- check_circleCoordinate implementation of new laboratory procedures
- check_circleMonitor performance improvement and quality control activities
- check_circleEnsure compliance with accrediting and regulatory agency standards
- check_circleCoordinate clinical competency within the section
- check_circleSupervise department section and coordinate laboratory operations
- check_circleResolve day-to-day laboratory technical problems
- check_circleMaintain confidentiality of patient-related information
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's degree in medical technology, medical laboratory science, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical or biological science
- verified4 years experience in appropriate clinical lab (one year in appropriate section)
- verifiedCurrent state license (if applicable)
- verifiedASCP, AMT or AAB certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist
- verifiedProficiency with Windows-style applications and software
- verifiedComputer skills for data entry and retrieval
Nice to Have
Experience including advanced analytical skills necessary in order to analyze complex data and trouble shoot equipment.
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Windows-Style Applications, Data Entry, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Technologist, Ascp, Amt, Aab.
Education: Bachelor's degree in medical technology, medical laboratory science, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical or biological science required..
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In this Sr Medical Laboratory Scientist - Blood Bank (Nights) at Ochsner Health role, you will perform routine and special laboratory tests; coordinate implementation of new laboratory procedures; monitor performance improvement and quality control activities; and ensure compliance with accrediting and regulatory agency standards.
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To qualify for the Sr Medical Laboratory Scientist - Blood Bank (Nights) at Ochsner Health position, applicants should have: Bachelor's degree in medical technology, medical laboratory science, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical or biological science; 4 years experience in appropriate clinical lab (one year in appropriate section); Current state license (if applicable); ASCP, AMT or AAB certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist; Proficiency with Windows-style applications and software; and Computer skills for data entry and retrieval.
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Sr Medical Laboratory Scientist - Blood Bank (Nights) at Ochsner Health is based in Canal Street Neutral Ground, Storyville, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, 70112, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Ochsner Health has listed this Sr Medical Laboratory Scientist - Blood Bank (Nights) role as on-site.
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Sr Medical Laboratory Scientist - Blood Bank (Nights) at Ochsner Health typically requires 4+ years of relevant experience at the senior level.
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Key skills for Sr Medical Laboratory Scientist - Blood Bank (Nights) at Ochsner Health include Windows-Style Applications; Data Entry; Medical Laboratory Scientist; Medical Technologist; Ascp; Amt; and Aab.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in medical technology, medical laboratory science, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical or biological science required..
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