Travel: Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Job Title: Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Location: Bossier City, Louisiana 71111
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift/Schedule: MondayFriday, 7:00 AM 3:30 PM

Job 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:

• Bachelors 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