Lab Assistant: Patient‑Focused Diagnostics (Evenings)

LCMC Health; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health in Louisiana seeks a Laboratory Assistant to support medical technologists and lab staff in inpatient and outpatient settings. You will collect, label, process, transport and store specimens to aid diagnosis and treatment, while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED (or 1 year related experience) and American Heart Association BLS certification, with evening shifts in the United States.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or 1 year of directly related experience required.
• American Heart Association BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist medical technologists and other lab staff with procedural setup, specimen labeling, processing and distribution.
• Set up lab testing and record collection information, enter data and retrieve results.
• Monitor instruments and supplies, replenish as needed and document inventory.
• Assist with specimen collection and determine collection requirements and techniques.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

LCMC Health in Louisiana seeks a Laboratory Assistant to support medical technologists and lab staff in inpatient and outpatient settings. You will collect, label, process, transport and store specimens to aid diagnosis and treatment, while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED (or 1 year related experience) and American Heart Association BLS certification, with evening shifts in the United States.