Compassionate Lab Assistant & Phlebotomy Tech

LCMC Health; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health in Metairie, LA, is seeking a Phlebotomy/ Lab Assistant to perform waived patient testing, venipuncture, and specimen handling across all ages. The role includes specimen labeling, orders transcription, and adherence to universal precautions.

You will support workload management, inventory, and customer service while ensuring timely, accurate specimen processing. The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and prior lab assistant experience is preferred; BLS

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Previous lab assistant experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS/Health Care Provider) by American Heart Association is preferred/addendum for some roles.

Responsibilities

• Performs waived patient testing.
• Performs venipuncture and skin puncture across age groups per SOP.
• Performs patient identification and labels specimens using two identifiers.
• Transcribes orders from outside providers as necessary.
• Delivers specimens to the correct lab sections and responds to code teams as needed.
• Adheres to universal precautions for blood and body fluids.
• Monitors collection lists, equipment, and supplies; ensures readiness.
• Answers phone calls with appropriate customer service.”.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient Testing

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

LCMC Health in Metairie, LA, is seeking a Phlebotomy/ Lab Assistant to perform waived patient testing, venipuncture, and specimen handling across all ages. The role includes specimen labeling, orders transcription, and adherence to universal precautions.

You will support workload management, inventory, and customer service while ensuring timely, accurate specimen processing. The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and prior lab assistant experience is preferred; BLS