Clinical Lab Assistant – Phlebotomy & Specimen Processing

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

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks a phlebotomy technician to perform specimen collection, processing and testing support in a hospital setting. You will handle order processing, quality control and supply management while maintaining patient privacy and accurate data entry.

Required is a high school diploma and licensing as a Laboratory Assistant or trainee in Louisiana, with formal phlebotomy training preferred. Strong communication and reliability are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Required - High School diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred - Formal phlebotomy training.
• Current Louisiana Laboratory Assistant license or trainee license with 180 days to obtain.
• Experience in a controlled environment with safety measures.
• 1 year hospital-based phlebotomy preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Phlebotomy

Data entry

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Formal phlebotomy training

Tools

LIS software

Windows OS

Job description

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks a phlebotomy technician to perform specimen collection, processing and testing support in a hospital setting. You will handle order processing, quality control and supply management while maintaining patient privacy and accurate data entry.

Required is a high school diploma and licensing as a Laboratory Assistant or trainee in Louisiana, with formal phlebotomy training preferred. Strong communication and reliability are essential in this role.