Blood Bank Lab Assistant - Phlebotomy & Processing

Ochsner Clinic Foundation; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Clinic Foundation seeks a Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomy role to collect specimens, process orders, and perform patient testing with quality control. Requires a high school diploma and current Lab Assistant license or trainee license with 180-day window for Louisiana licensure. Preferred phlebotomy training and hospital-based experience.

Strong data entry and communication skills are essential. Responsibilities include specimen collection, data entry, testing setup, inventory

Qualifications

• Must have computer skills and dexterity for data entry
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Proficient with Windows-style applications
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Analytical skills to operate laboratory equipment
• Judgment to identify and solve problems
• Self-directed with ability to work independently
• Ability to read and perform basic math calculations
• Ability to manage stress in a professional environment

Responsibilities

• Performs specimen collection
• Processes orders
• Performs patient testing and specimen set up
• Performs and documents quality control and meets all educational requirements
• Orders, inventories and stocks supplies
• Adapts behavior to the patient population and communicates appropriately
• Other related duties as required

Skills

Data entry

Verbal & written comms

Windows apps

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Judgment & problem-solving

Independent work

Basic math

Education

High School diploma

Phlebotomy training (preferred)

Tools

LIS system

Lab equipment

Job description

Ochsner Clinic Foundation seeks a Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomy role to collect specimens, process orders, and perform patient testing with quality control. Requires a high school diploma and current Lab Assistant license or trainee license with 180-day window for Louisiana licensure. Preferred phlebotomy training and hospital-based experience.

Strong data entry and communication skills are essential. Responsibilities include specimen collection, data entry, testing setup, inventory