Blood Bank Lab Technician: Phlebotomy & Specimen Processing

Ochsner Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in New Orleans, LA is seeking a Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomy trainee to support the laboratory operations. The role involves specimen collection, processing, testing setup, and quality control documentation in a clinical setting.

Required is a high school diploma with licensure as a Laboratory Assistant in Louisiana; phlebotomy training is preferred. Applicants should be able to work in a medium-to-high activity environment and handle sensitive materials.

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or equivalent.
• Formal phlebotomy training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs specimen collection.
• Processes orders.
• Performs patient testing and specimen set up.
• Performs and documents quality control.
• Orders, inventories and stocks supplies.
• Adapts behavior to the patient population and communication style.
• Other related duties as required.

Skills

Computer skills

Verbal and written communication

Windows applications

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Judgment skills

Self-directed

Basic math

Stress management

Education

High school diploma

Formal phlebotomy training

Tools

LIS (Laboratory Information System)

Job description

Ochsner Health in New Orleans, LA is seeking a Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomy trainee to support the laboratory operations. The role involves specimen collection, processing, testing setup, and quality control documentation in a clinical setting.

Required is a high school diploma with licensure as a Laboratory Assistant in Louisiana; phlebotomy training is preferred. Applicants should be able to work in a medium-to-high activity environment and handle sensitive materials.