Clinical Lab Assistant: Phlebotomy & Specimen Processing

Ochsner Clinic Foundation; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Clinic Foundation in New Orleans seeks a Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomy role to support the laboratory team. Responsibilities include specimen collection, processing, and QA; must follow safety protocols and be able to work in a controlled environment.

Requires high school diploma; phlebotomy training preferred; current LA Laboratory Assistant license required or trainee license within 180 days. Strong data entry, communication and computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current Louisiana Laboratory Assistant license is required, trainee license acceptable for first 180 days.
• Phlebotomy training is preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Data entry

Communication skills

Computer skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy training (preferred)

Tools

Windows applications

Job description

Ochsner Clinic Foundation in New Orleans seeks a Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomy role to support the laboratory team. Responsibilities include specimen collection, processing, and QA; must follow safety protocols and be able to work in a controlled environment.

Requires high school diploma; phlebotomy training preferred; current LA Laboratory Assistant license required or trainee license within 180 days. Strong data entry, communication and computer skills are essential.