Medical Technologist (Night Shift)

Medical Technologist (Night Shift)

Orion Laboratories | Baton Rouge, LA
Full-time | Monday to Friday, 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM (includes a 1-hour break); Rotating Saturday Coverage

Company Overview

Orion Laboratories is a CLIA-certified, CAP-accredited clinical reference laboratory headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. As the largest independent laboratory in the region, we provide clinical and diagnostic testing services to physicians, hospitals, employers, and government agencies across the Gulf South. We are actively scaling operations through our new partnership with FMOL Health.

We are hiring a Medical Laboratory Technician or Medical Technologist to oversee laboratory operations during the night shift. This role is ideal for a confident laboratory professional who enjoys working independently, exercises sound clinical judgment, and takes ownership of delivering accurate, timely results. Reporting to the Laboratory Manager, you will serve as the primary laboratory professional on duty while ensuring quality, compliance, and uninterrupted laboratory operations.

What You Will Own

• Perform automated and manual clinical laboratory testing on patient specimens while meeting established quality standards and turnaround times.
• Analyze, verify, and report accurate laboratory results using approved testing procedures.
• Monitor instrument performance, perform quality control, calibrations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and corrective actions as needed.
• Independently manage overnight laboratory workflow while prioritizing STAT and routine testing.
• Ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, HIPAA, OSHA, and Orion Laboratories quality and safety standards.
• Identify and resolve testing, instrumentation, and operational issues to maintain uninterrupted laboratory operations.
• Communicate critical values, testing concerns, and operational issues with physicians, client services, operations, and on-call personnel as appropriate.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready laboratory documentation.
• Recommend workflow improvements that enhance efficiency, quality, and patient care.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.

What You Bring

• MLT, MT/CLS, Louisiana State Licensed
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Medical Technology, or a related science
• Experience as a Medical Technologist/Technician

Preferred

• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive work environment.
• Ability to diffuse tense situations and apply good judgment.
• Comfortable working effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Reliable transportation and a clean driving record, if applicable.

Compensation: Starting at $28.00 per hour, with the opportunity to earn up to $35.00 per hour through applicable shift differentials, skill differentials, and turnaround-time incentives. Benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, paid time off (PTO), a 401(k) with a 5% employer match, and standard Orion employee benefits.