Anatomical Pathology Lab Assistant - Impactful Role

Ochsner LSU Health; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner LSU Health is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to perform phlebotomy, specimen receiving and processing into the LIS, and to operate centrifugation and labeling workflows. The role includes quality control and adherence to safety standards within a clinical laboratory environment.

Responsibilities include specimen collection, order processing, patient testing setup, inventory management, and ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Require a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Formal phlebotomy training is preferred.
• Experience in controlled environments and safety protocols is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs specimen collection.
• Processes orders.
• Performs patient testing and specimen setup.
• Performs and documents quality control.
• Orders, inventories and stocks supplies.
• Adapts communication and approach to patient population.
• Other related duties as required.

Skills

Data entry

Verbal communication

Window-based software

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Judgment

Independent work

Mathematical calculations

Stress management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Formal Phlebotomy Training

Tools

Windows

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Ochsner LSU Health is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to perform phlebotomy, specimen receiving and processing into the LIS, and to operate centrifugation and labeling workflows. The role includes quality control and adherence to safety standards within a clinical laboratory environment.

Responsibilities include specimen collection, order processing, patient testing setup, inventory management, and ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements.