PRN Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is Louisiana’s leading cancer care organization, caring for more patients each year than any other facility in the region. And with strategic hospital and physician partnerships, we are delivering on our mission to improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer.

Mary Bird Perkins and its partners work together to provide state-of-the-art treatments and unparalleled collaborative, comprehensive cancer services. This culture of innovation helps attract the best cancer minds in the country, from expert physicians and highly specialized scientists to forward-thinking leaders in supportive care and other disciplines.

Together, with our hospital and physician partners, we are one-hundred percent focused on cancer care.

Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.

Job Description:

This is a PRN Position providing support to our Essen Lane location in Baton Rouge, LA.

SCOPE: The Medical Laboratory Technician is responsible for performing laboratory tests and procedures to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. This role ensures accuracy in test results while maintaining compliance with industry regulations and laboratory protocols.

FUNCTIONS:

1. Laboratory Testing and Procedures

• 2. Equipment Maintenance and Quality Control
• 3. Regulatory Compliance and Documentation

4. Collaboration and Communication

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory technology or a related field.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting preferred.
• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) by ASCP, AMT, or equivalent.

• SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE:
• •Strong knowledge of laboratory testing techniques and equipment.
• •Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• •Proficiency in laboratory information systems (LIS) and electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
• •Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.