Clinical Lab Assistant: Phlebotomy & Specimen Processing

Ochsner Health; Louisiana; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Louisiana is seeking a Laboratory Assistant Trainee/Phlebotomy Technician to support specimen collection, processing, patient testing and quality control in a busy hospital laboratory.

This role requires a high school diploma, safety-mindedness and the ability to work with a compassionate team. Preferred phlebotomy training and the Louisiana Laboratory Assistant license within 180 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Must have computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval.
• Effective verbal and written communication to present information clearly.
• Proficiency with Windows-style applications and lab software.
• Strong interpersonal and customer-service oriented approach.
• Analytical skills to operate lab computers and equipment.
• Good judgment to solve problems and handle challenging situations.
• Self-directed and able to work independently.
• Ability to read and perform basic math calculations.
• Ability to manage stress in a professional setting.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Computer skills

Verbal and written communication

Windows proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Judgment and problem solving

Self-directed

Math calculations

Work under stress

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Formal phlebotomy training

Job description

Ochsner Health in Louisiana is seeking a Laboratory Assistant Trainee/Phlebotomy Technician to support specimen collection, processing, patient testing and quality control in a busy hospital laboratory.

This role requires a high school diploma, safety-mindedness and the ability to work with a compassionate team. Preferred phlebotomy training and the Louisiana Laboratory Assistant license within 180 days of hire.