Lab Assistant (LSBME)

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health's West Jefferson Medical Center seeks a skilled phlebotomy/lab technician to ensure accurate specimen handling and processing. You will label, process, and distribute specimens according to department standards and perform routine laboratory testing under supervision.

The role requires phlebotomy using venipuncture, basic clerical duties, and LIS workflow. A High School Diploma or GED is required, with an Associate's degree preferred; BLS certification is required and licensure by

Qualifications

• 1 year of directly related experience required.
• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent; Associate's Degree preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) healthcare provider certification required.
• Licensed by Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.

Responsibilities

• Process specimens maintaining positive specimen identification.
• Label, process and distribute specimens according to department standards.
• Perform laboratory testing as evidenced by competency.
• Perform phlebotomy procedures using venipuncture.
• Assist with clerical duties and data entry as assigned.
• Receive specimens into the LIS and operate pneumatic tube system.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Laboratory testing

Specimen handling

Clerical duties

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate's Degree in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science

Tools

LIS

Pneumatic tube system

Job description

Your job is more than a job Why a Great Place to Work: You’re more than your job. Everyone is. And that’s what makes you great at your job—all the little extras you bring to work every day, the things that make you you . At LCMC Health we value those things about you, because we know that all those little extras add up to extraordinary. And we’ve built a culture that supports and celebrates the extraordinary. You’ll see it when you come to work here, in the spirit of our places and the faces of our people. And every patient we heal, every family we comfort, every life we improve is the outcome of countless little extras adding up to an extraordinary result. Join LCMC Health, and you’ll find that our everyday makes it easy to live your extraordinary. This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

General Duties

Processes specimens maintaining positive specimen identification. Maintains work area to ensure accurate processing of all specimens. Labels, processes and distributes specimens according to department standards. Assists with procedural set up, specimen plating, slide staining, etc. Performs laboratory testing as evidenced by competency. Performs phlebotomy procedures using venipuncture, when necessary, in accordance with standard laboratory policy and procedures. Performs clerical duties as assigned by supervisor or as designated. Files requisitions, processes and distributes reports as assigned. Assists with communications with coworkers and other areas of the hospital by answering the phone, taking messages, etc. Receives specimens into the LIS, operates pneumatic tube system and distributes specimens as needed. Accurately receives specimens and routes to the correct lab or automation line.

Experience Qualifications

1 year of directly related experience required.

Education Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent. Associate's Degree in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

Basic Life Support Health Care Provider American Heart Association Laboratory Assistant Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners

Work Shift

Variable Hours (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary

About West Jefferson Medical Center

West Jefferson Medical Center, a cornerstone of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, is regionally recognized and nationally accredited. For over 60 years, we’ve been the hospital-of-choice on the west bank of Jefferson Parish for health, wellness, and family-centered care. Learn more about West Jefferson Medical Center and our Leapfrog "Grade A" Hospital Safety distinction

Your Extras

Deliver healthcare with heart. Give people a reason to smile. Put a little love in your work. Be honest and real, but with compassion. Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care. See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective. Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. Love what makes you, you - because we do

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.