Clinical​/Medical Laboratory Scientist - Blood Bank

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Scientist – Blood Bank

Join Ochsner Health as a Clinical/Medical Laboratory Scientist in our Blood Bank. The role receives and prepares specimens, performs laboratory tests and calculations, performs quality control procedures, calibrates and maintains analytical equipment, and performs phlebotomy procedures as appropriate. Patient confidentiality is maintained.

7 on / 7 off Day Shift.

• Perform routine and specialized laboratory testing independently within established time frames.
• Execute quality control and instrument maintenance/troubleshooting, escalating out‑of‑control results and documenting corrective action.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, accreditation standards, safety guidelines, OIG compliance, and proficiency testing.
• Participate in performance improvement, data analysis, and supply/reagent inventory management.
• Adapt communication style for diverse patient populations, ensuring privacy and informed consent.
• Execute related duties as required.

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, laboratory science, or related field; transcript required.
• Medical laboratory scientist or technologist license in the state of practice (if applicable).
• ASCP, AMT, or AAB generalist certification; ASCP categorical or AAB individual discipline certification if working in an academic medical center.
• Computer skills for data entry and retrieval; proficiency with Windows applications.
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Analytical, problem‑solving, and judgment skills.

The position requires lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally, standing or sitting for prolonged periods, and working flexible schedules (24/7, weekends, holidays, on‑call). Exposure to blood, body fluids, and hazardous medications may occur.

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.

Ochsner Health is a leading health system committed to serving, healing, and educating. It welcomes applicants who want a career in patient care.

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job Function:
  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

Ochsner Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.