Hospital Lab Assistant — Patient Testing & Specimens

LCMC Health; Marrero (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health is seeking a Lab Assistant to support patient testing at West Jefferson Medical Center. The role includes phlebotomy, specimen handling, and adherence to SOPs.

Responsibilities include maintaining quality control, inventory, and timely communication with the lab team. A High School Diploma is required, with prior lab assistant experience preferred and Louisiana licensure as a Laboratory Assistant advantageous.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous lab assistant experience preferred.
• Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners Laboratory Assistant license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient testing up to moderate complexity.
• Performs venipuncture and skin puncture per SOP and labels specimens.
• Maintains QC, calibrations, and daily department tasks.
• Monitors supplies and communicates shortages to leadership.
• Delivers specimens to the appropriate Lab Section and ensures proper documentation.

Skills

Venipuncture

Phlebotomy basics

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Handheld devices

Lab equipment basics

Job description

LCMC Health is seeking a Lab Assistant to support patient testing at West Jefferson Medical Center. The role includes phlebotomy, specimen handling, and adherence to SOPs.

Responsibilities include maintaining quality control, inventory, and timely communication with the lab team. A High School Diploma is required, with prior lab assistant experience preferred and Louisiana licensure as a Laboratory Assistant advantageous.