MT​/MLT

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many Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.

The pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

• Receives and prepares specimens according to standard protocol and procedures.
• Performs a variety of moderate and high complexity clinical laboratory procedures according to section requirements and protocols.
• Performs quality control procedures required for test performance.
• Calibrates, maintains and monitors laboratory equipment.
• Works under general supervision, exercising independent judgment and decision making.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient related information.
• Complies with organization’s C.A.R.E.S. standards.

• Bachelor of Science degree required.
• Current or Temporary Louisiana License as Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Generalist (CLS-G).
• National Board Certification, ASCP preferred, as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist.

• Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 50 pounds is required, with exception of lifting overhead - weight limited to up to 10 pounds. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.
• Physical Effort required:
  • Constant (67%-100%) – handling/feeling, talking, hearing, seeing
  • Frequently (34%-66%) - reaching
  • Occasionally (1%-33%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, balancing, stooping, crouching

Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct themselves according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found in our Mission, Vision and Values documentation, before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care