Compassionate Lab Technician — Phlebotomy & Specimen Expert

Ochsner Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a Laboratory Assistant / Trainee to support phlebotomy and specimen processing in a hospital lab setting. This role includes specimen collection, processing, testing setup, and quality control documentation.

A current Louisiana Laboratory Assistant license must be pursued within 180 days from hire, with phlebotomy training preferred. Schedule is 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday with weekend rotation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Formal phlebotomy training preferred.
• Experience in a controlled environment with safety practices.
• Louisiana Laboratory Assistant license to be obtained within 180 days.

Responsibilities

• Performs specimen collection.
• Processes orders and patient testing.
• Manages quality control documentation.
• Orders, inventories and stocks supplies.
• Adapts communication to patient population.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Data entry

Windows software

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Math proficiency

Stress management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory information systems (LIS)

Job description

Ochsner Health is seeking a Laboratory Assistant / Trainee to support phlebotomy and specimen processing in a hospital lab setting. This role includes specimen collection, processing, testing setup, and quality control documentation.

A current Louisiana Laboratory Assistant license must be pursued within 180 days from hire, with phlebotomy training preferred. Schedule is 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday with weekend rotation.