Medical Laboratory Scientist
Listed on 2026-09-17
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Healthcare
Medical Technologist & Lab Technician
Job Responsibilities
Medical Laboratory Scientists perform a full range of simple-to-complex patient testing and laboratory services that will provide specialized expertise in Microbiology.
WK Medical Center
- Lab
- Lab-Microbiology
Shreveport, LA
Allied Health
Full-Time, Night, 8:30PM-7:00AM 7on/off
Posted 03/25/2026
Req # 9079
Job ResponsibilitiesMedical Laboratory Scientists perform a full range of simple-to-complex patient testing and laboratory services that will provide specialized expertise in Microbiology.
SpecificJob Duties
- Performing laboratory procedures, recognizing deviation from expected results by ensuring sample suitability and accuracy.
- Resolving inconsistencies and correcting problems using scientific principles.
- Maintaining laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Preparing a laboratory for inspection by regulatory agencies.
- Monitoring, maintaining, and stocking laboratory supplies.
- Providing customer service to answer questions from patient providers regarding test processes, patient results, or sample collection techniques.
All employees are required to attend hospital orientation on the initial start date and then will proceed to the laboratory to undergo an extensive training program throughout all laboratory disciplines pertaining to the specific position. We provide a one-on-one approach to this process, which typically is completed within the first 4 to 6 months of hire.
Annual continuing education is provided by both Willis-Knighton and many of the instrument vendors, free of charge. This allows all employees to obtain required annual CEUs.
Job QualificationsBachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or related field with one (1) year of clinical laboratory experience. Preferred Microbiology experience.
Each applicant must possess a valid Louisiana State License in Clinical Laboratory Science and certification as a Medical Technologist (MT), ASCP (American Society of Clinical Pathology), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), NCA (National Certification Agency) or equivalent.
Job Specific Information7on/7off position, 8:45-7:15PM Monday-Sunday- 10 hour shifts
- 2YR OR 3YR SIGN-ON BONUSES AVAILABLE*
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