Clinical Lab Assistant: Phlebotomy & Specimen Processing

Lake Charles Memorial Health System; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Health System in Lake Charles, LA seeks a Phlebotomy Technician to perform routine and specialized blood collection and assist in the clinical laboratory under the supervision of a Medical Technologist. The role requires basic lab skills, phlebotomy proficiency, and Louisiana licensure eligibility with a 90-day deadline to obtain it.

The position supports chemistry, bacteriology, urinalysis, and hematology testing, with emphasis on specimen integrity and infection

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Preferred: At least two years of experience in laboratory specimen processing and/or phlebotomy OR successful completion of a phlebotomy program OR CLAB associate/bachelor coursework in Biology/Chemistry or related fields.
• Louisiana State License as a Laboratory Assistant.
• License must be obtained within 90 days if not already.
• Basic computer skills; phlebotomy skills; basic laboratory skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs blood collection via skin puncture and venipuncture.
• Performs specialized collection procedures (crossmatch, glucose tolerance, urine drug screens, PKU/T4, therapeutic phlebotomy).
• Keeps blood drawing trays/equipment clean and organized.
• Recognizes anatomical regions and components of circulatory system.
• Utilizes proper hand washing and PPE.
• Ensures proper specimen collection for integrity.
• Operates laboratory computer systems and logs.
• Prevents infection during venipuncture/skin puncture.
• Performs tests allowed by Louisiana license under supervision.
• Assists with operating laboratory equipment in chemistry, bacteriology, urinalysis, hematology.
• Procures and plants Microbiology specimens; prepares storage for testing; disposes of specimens.
• Operates centrifuges; handles biohazard waste; performs supply inventory.

Skills

Phlebotomy skills

Basic computer skills

Basic laboratory skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years lab experience or phlebotomy training

Louisiana State License as Laboratory Assistant

Job description

Lake Charles Memorial Health System in Lake Charles, LA seeks a Phlebotomy Technician to perform routine and specialized blood collection and assist in the clinical laboratory under the supervision of a Medical Technologist. The role requires basic lab skills, phlebotomy proficiency, and Louisiana licensure eligibility with a 90-day deadline to obtain it.

The position supports chemistry, bacteriology, urinalysis, and hematology testing, with emphasis on specimen integrity and infection