Certified Lab Assistant: Phlebotomy & Specimen Processing

Ochsner Health System; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner LSU Health System of North Louisiana is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support phlebotomy and specimen processing across the laboratory workflow. The role includes specimen collection, processing orders, and performing patient testing with proper quality control documentation.

The position requires a high school diploma, Louisiana Laboratory Assistant license within 180 days, and preferred formal phlebotomy training.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Formal phlebotomy training preferred.
• Current License as a Laboratory Assistant or Laboratory Assistant Trainee in the state of practice, with trainee license valid for 180 days from date of hire.
• Louisiana License as a Laboratory Assistant must be acquired within 180 days from hire.
• Proficiency with Windows-style applications and lab software; data entry skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication; ability to interact professionally.

Responsibilities

• Performs specimen collection.
• Processes orders.
• Performs patient testing and specimen setup.
• Performs and documents quality control and meets educational requirements.
• Orders, inventories and stocks supplies.
• Adapts to the patient population and communicates appropriately.
• Works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases.
• Maintains safety and privacy standards.

Skills

Safety awareness

Data entry

Verbal communication

Written communication

Dexterity

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Formal phlebotomy training

Job description

Ochsner LSU Health System of North Louisiana is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support phlebotomy and specimen processing across the laboratory workflow. The role includes specimen collection, processing orders, and performing patient testing with proper quality control documentation.

The position requires a high school diploma, Louisiana Laboratory Assistant license within 180 days, and preferred formal phlebotomy training.