Clinical Lab Technician: Specimen Processing & QC

Ochsner Health; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Louisiana is seeking a Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomy role to support the department by collecting specimens, processing tests, and maintaining quality control.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred formal phlebotomy training and experience in controlled environments. Licensure in Louisiana as a Laboratory Assistant must be obtained within 180 days of hire, with trainee license allowed for first 180 days.

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.
• 1 year hospital-based phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Current Louisiana Laboratory Assistant license or Trainee license; trainee license valid for first 180 days from hire; full license must be obtained within 180 days.

Responsibilities

• Performs specimen collection.
• Processes orders and patient samples.
• Performs patient testing and specimen setup.
• Documents quality control and meets educational requirements.
• Orders, inventories and stocks supplies.

Skills

Computer skills

Verbal & written communication

Windows apps

Interpersonal

Analytical

Judgment

Independent work

Basic math

Stress management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Formal phlebotomy training

Job description

Ochsner Health in Louisiana is seeking a Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomy role to support the department by collecting specimens, processing tests, and maintaining quality control.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred formal phlebotomy training and experience in controlled environments. Licensure in Louisiana as a Laboratory Assistant must be obtained within 180 days of hire, with trainee license allowed for first 180 days.