Lab Assistant: Patient-Focused Medical Lab Tech, Flexible Schedule

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

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Louisiana is seeking a Laboratory Assistant Trainee/Phlebotomy-support role. The position requires a high school diploma and allows for formal phlebotomy training, with emphasis on specimen collection, processing, and quality control.

Compliance with safety and privacy standards is essential. Preferred candidates have hospital-based phlebotomy experience and a Louisiana Laboratory Assistant license, and may progress with licensure during 180 days.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy and specimen handling knowledge.
• Ability to perform waived and moderately complex testing.
• Familiarity with LIS processes and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Performs specimen collection per department protocols and turnaround goals.
• Processes orders including accessioning, delivery to testing departments, and report reconciliation.
• Performs testing with appropriate quality control documentation.
• Orders, inventories and stocks supplies to maintain par levels.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen handling

Quality control

Patient communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Formal Phlebotomy Training

Job description

Ochsner Health in Louisiana is seeking a Laboratory Assistant Trainee/Phlebotomy-support role. The position requires a high school diploma and allows for formal phlebotomy training, with emphasis on specimen collection, processing, and quality control.

Compliance with safety and privacy standards is essential. Preferred candidates have hospital-based phlebotomy experience and a Louisiana Laboratory Assistant license, and may progress with licensure during 180 days.