Blood Bank Lab Assistant — Phlebotomy & Specimen Prep

Ochsner Health; New Orleans (LA); Presencial; USD 19.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Ochsner Health in New Orleans seeks a Laboratory Assistant to support the lab with phlebotomy, specimen processing, and test setup. You will handle specimen collection, quality control, and inventory while ensuring safety and privacy in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred formal phlebotomy training and Louisiana licensure. Prior hospital-based phlebotomy experience is desirable, and adherence to safety standards is essential.

Formación

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Formal Phlebotomy Training is preferred.
• Experience in a controlled environment with safety procedures is required.
• Current Louisiana Laboratory Assistant license or trainee status is required; trainee license valid for 180 days.

Responsabilidades

• Performs specimen collection.
• Processes orders and performs patient testing and setup.
• Performs and documents quality control and meets education requirements.
• Orders, inventories and stocks supplies.
• Adapts communication to patient populations and maintains privacy.

Conocimientos

Data entry

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Self-directed

Math calculations

Educación

High School diploma

Formal Phlebotomy Training

Herramientas

Windows

Descripción del empleo

Ochsner Health in New Orleans seeks a Laboratory Assistant to support the lab with phlebotomy, specimen processing, and test setup. You will handle specimen collection, quality control, and inventory while ensuring safety and privacy in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred formal phlebotomy training and Louisiana licensure. Prior hospital-based phlebotomy experience is desirable, and adherence to safety standards is essential.