Clinical Lab Assistant | Phlebotomy & Specimen Processing

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

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Covington, LA seeks a Laboratory Assistant with phlebotomy duties to collect specimens, process orders, and perform patient testing. The role requires attention to safety and quality control in a hospital environment, along with appropriate licensing requirements.

Preferred candidates have formal phlebotomy training and hospital-based experience, with the ability to work independently and communicate clearly with patients and staff.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; formal phlebotomy training preferred.
• Experience in a controlled environment with safety measures to minimize exposure to chemicals and biohazards preferred.
• 1 year hospital-based phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Current License as a Laboratory Assistant or Laboratory Assistant Trainee in state of practice; Louisiana License within 180 days.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Data entry

Communication

Windows apps

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Self-directed

Math skills

Stress management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Formal phlebotomy training

Tools

LIS (Laboratory Information System)

Job description

Ochsner Health in Covington, LA seeks a Laboratory Assistant with phlebotomy duties to collect specimens, process orders, and perform patient testing. The role requires attention to safety and quality control in a hospital environment, along with appropriate licensing requirements.

Preferred candidates have formal phlebotomy training and hospital-based experience, with the ability to work independently and communicate clearly with patients and staff.