Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Travel)

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform routine and complex laboratory procedures including specimen processing, testing, and reporting.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Perform quality control procedures and ensure compliance with lab standards.
• Process patient specimens including collection, handling, and distribution.
• Enter, calculate, and verify laboratory results using Laboratory Information System.
• Report and document critical lab values.
• Assist in development and implementation of new lab procedures and protocols.
• Cross-train across multiple lab departments as needed.
• Perform phlebotomy and other patient-related tasks when required.
• Ensure adherence to Client’s core values and compliance policies.
• Adapt patient care based on age-specific and developmental needs.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology (or equivalent per CLIA guidelines).
• Certification required: MT, MLS, CLS, or MLT from ASCP, AMT, AAB, or HEW/HHS.
• Certification must be active and maintained.
• Louisiana State License required.
• No experience required for NAACLS-accredited program graduates OR
• 1 year of clinical lab experience with rotations in Blood Banking, Microbiology, Chemistry, Hematology, Immunology, and Urinalysis/Body Fluids.

Preferences:

• Prior experience in multiple lab sections.
• Familiarity with laboratory information systems.
• Ability to work independently and handle complex testing procedures.