St. Tammany Parish Hospital·Covington, Louisiana
The role involves receiving and preparing specimens and performing moderate to high complexity clinical laboratory procedures. Responsibilities also include conducting quality control, calibrating equipment, and maintaining patient confidentiality.
At St. Tammany 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.
We believe 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.
Job Description: And position requirements
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Med Tech/Med Lab Tech (Nights) | Full-Time | 7 On/Off | 7:00p - 6:00a
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.
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 himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found b [https://www.sttammany.health/ourmission]y clicking here [https://www.sttammany.health/ourmission], 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.
A Bachelor of Science degree and a Louisiana License as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Generalist are required. National Board Certification (ASCP) as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist is preferred.
Market context
In Louisiana, Med Tech and Medical Lab Tech roles are typically tied to ongoing hospital and diagnostic lab staffing needs, so openings can appear consistently across healthcare settings. These jobs are competitive because employers often want a Louisiana Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Generalist license, with ASCP certification preferred, and candidates should review shift, department, and instrument requirements closely. On this platform, job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, saving you research time; before applying, confirm your degree, license status, and certification details match the listing.
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