Medical Lab Scientist
Bossier City, LA
GLC On-The-Go
3x12 hrs

Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Laboratory | Bossier City, LA | Contract

Quick Look

• Hourly Rate: $60
• Guaranteed Hours: 12 Hours
• Shift: 19:00-07:00
• Start Date: 11/23/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in Bossier City, LA. This contract position offers a unique opportunity to work night shifts while performing essential laboratory procedures. You will play a vital role in patient care by conducting tests and analyzing results, ensuring the highest standards of quality and accuracy.

Summary: This job performs all routine and complicated laboratory procedures including specimen processing and handling, testing of patient specimens, calculating and reporting of results, performance of quality control procedures, operation and maintenance of instruments and equipment, assisting in the development of new procedures and protocols, may perform phlebotomy and other patient-oriented tasks, and may perform other related duties as requested or directed.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Performs all routine and complicated laboratory procedures in the primary section to which assigned about age or sex specific values.
• Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory instrumentation and equipment and makes minor repairs as necessary or notifies Bio-med as needed.
• Must cross-train to other laboratory sections as needed.
• Assures that the laboratory's quality control program is properly followed.
• Calculates, enters, and/or verifies results of laboratory procedures.
• Utilizes the Laboratory Information System.
• Provides notification and documentation of critical laboratory values obtained.
• Processes patient specimens, including collection, handling, and distribution always cognizant of minimal pediatric specimen volumes (when required).
• Participates in the evaluation, development, and implementation of new or updated testing procedures and protocols.
• Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.
• Appropriately adapts assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.
• Demonstrates adherence to the CORE values of the organization.
• Must complete all required compliance and regulatory tasks and follow all applicable policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills:

• Bachelors Degree or higher in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution or equivalent laboratory training and experience meeting the requirements defined in the CLIA regulation 42CFR493.1489 (includes U.S. Military laboratory training courses of at least 50 weeks).
• OR education that has been evaluated by an acceptable credentialing agency and deemed equivalent to a US Bachelors degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology.

Experience:

• No experience required for graduates of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by NAACLS, or other organizations approved by HHS.
• OR one year of approved clinical laboratory experience, which must include a clinical rotation through the following sections of the laboratory: Blood Banking, Microbiology, Chemistry, Hematology, Immunology, and Urinalysis/Body Fluids in the U.S. or with an accredited laboratory within the last 5 years.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications:

• Must possess Certification for MT, MLS, CLS, or MLT from ASCP, AMT, AAB, or HEW/HHS.
• If certification with an expiration date is held, the certification must be maintained and kept current.
• Louisiana requires State Licensure.

Work Schedule: 7PM - 7AM

Work Type: Full Time

GLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist, apply now!