Core Lab Send-Outs Lab Assistant (Day Shift)

LCMC Health; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 31,200 - 46,800; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health in Metairie, LA seeks a Laboratory Assistant who works under supervision to collect, label, preserve, process, transport and store specimens to support diagnosis and treatment.

You will assist technologists, set up tests, perform laboratory testing, handle specimen receipt, manage supplies and enter data in the hospital information system; requires a High School Diploma or related experience and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or 1 year of related experience required.
• American Heart Association BLS certification required.
• Work Shift: Days (United States of America)

Responsibilities

• Assist medical technologists and lab staff with setup and staining tasks.
• Label, process and distribute specimens according to standards.
• Set up lab testing for technologists to read and perform testing.
• Respond to specimen receipt and enter collection information.

Skills

BLS certification

Laboratory support

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

LCMC Health in Metairie, LA seeks a Laboratory Assistant who works under supervision to collect, label, preserve, process, transport and store specimens to support diagnosis and treatment.

You will assist technologists, set up tests, perform laboratory testing, handle specimen receipt, manage supplies and enter data in the hospital information system; requires a High School Diploma or related experience and BLS certification.