Medical Lab Scientist
Shreveport, LA
Slate Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Nights
$2,138/weekOverview
- Start Date11/30/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Qualifications
- Resume
- Medical Laboratory Scientist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist (2 years)
- At least 2 references
Description
As a Clinical Lab Scientist, you will perform essential laboratory tests and analyses, ensuring accuracy in results. You will work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with healthcare professionals to support patient care. This position offers a unique 7-on, 7-off schedule, allowing for an excellent work-life balance while being part of a dedicated team.
Highlights
- Focus on core lab areas: Hematology, Chemistry, and more
- 4x10 night shifts with a unique 7-on, 7-off schedule
- Opportunity to work independently with minimal support
- Supportive team environment with a focus on patient care
- LA License in Clinical Laboratory Science
- Charting System: Meditech Expanse preferred
- Minimal experience required - 2-3 years
- Medical Laboratory Scientists - ASCP or equivalent
- Skills required: Proficiency in Hematology, Chemistry, Coagulation, Urinalysis
Employer
Slate Healthcare
15 nurses recommend working with Slate Healthcare
Pros
I gave Akash a 5 star rating because he deserves it! He has been very helpful and supportive of me while I’m on my assignment. He has answered all of my questions and gave me information that was necessary for my assignment. I highly recommend him and Slate Healthcare.
Cons
None
Recommends working with Slate Healthcare
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Slate Healthcare is a premier travel healthcare staffing agency, connecting healthcare professionals with thousands of opportunities at top-tier hospitals and facilities across the country.
We’re committed to supporting nurses and allied health professionals in building stable, fulfilling careers—while embracing the freedom and excitement that comes with travel. Our goal is simple: to offer flexibility, competitive pay, and personalized placements that align with each clinician’s lifestyle and career goals.
At Slate, we empower our professionals to choose when and where they work, while ensuring they receive the highest compensation possible—because we believe that exceptional care starts with empowered caregivers.
About Shreveport, LA
As a Travel Medical Laboratory Scientist in Shreveport, LA here's what you should know:- Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs of 92°F and lows of 72°F, winter average highs of 58°F and lows of 37°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in proximity to the casinos and downtown area.
- Car-friendly city with ample parking.
- Limited public transportation options, so having a car is essential for getting around.
- Diverse population with a mix of ages.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of pine forests.
- Shreveport has a growing community of travel nurses.
- Abundance of restaurants with regional and international cuisines, art galleries, museums, and outdoor activities such as boating, tubing, and fishing on the Red River.
- The city also offers cultural experiences with music and art, and is known for its gaming and casinos.
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