Evening Lab Aide & Clerical Support (Mon-Fri, No Weekends)

St. Tammany Parish Hospital; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA, is seeking a Lab Aide/Lab Assistant to support frontline laboratory staff.

You will perform clerical tasks, handle specimens in pre- and post-analytic phases, and help maintain clean, stocked workspaces in accordance with CARES standards. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, in-house training under supervision, basic computer and equipment skills, and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• In-house training under supervision of Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Technician.
• Basic knowledge of computers, printers and office laboratory equipment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Answers phones, copies, faxing, and makes calls to healthcare providers.
• Provides support to laboratory staff through handling specimens in pre-analytic and post-analytic phases.
• Maintains clean, neat, and well-stocked laboratory workspaces and equipment.
• Complies with organization's CARES standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computers, printers, office lab equipment

Job description

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA, is seeking a Lab Aide/Lab Assistant to support frontline laboratory staff.

You will perform clerical tasks, handle specimens in pre- and post-analytic phases, and help maintain clean, stocked workspaces in accordance with CARES standards. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, in-house training under supervision, basic computer and equipment skills, and the ability to work independently.