Lab Assistant – Phlebotomy & Specimen Processing

Ochsner Health; Chalmette (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Louisiana is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician to join a compassionate lab team. The role covers specimen collection, processing into the LIS, quality control, and handling waived to moderate tests in a busy hospital environment.

You must have a high school diploma, and prefer formal phlebotomy training; licensure as a Laboratory Assistant or trainee is required or must be obtained within 180 days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred formal phlebotomy training.
• Current Louisiana Laboratory Assistant license or trainee license must be obtained within 180 days.
• Experience in a controlled environment with safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Shift: 7 on & 7 off; 12-hour days first, then 10-hour days.
• Perform specimen collection.
• Process orders.
• Perform patient testing and specimen setup.
• Perform quality control and meet educational requirements.
• Order, inventory and stock supplies.
• Adapt communication to the patient population.

Skills

Data entry

Communication

Windows apps

Interpersonal skills

Lab equipment

Math abilities

Problem solving

Self-directed

Stress management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Formal Phlebotomy Training

Tools

LIS system

Job description

Ochsner Health in Louisiana is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician to join a compassionate lab team. The role covers specimen collection, processing into the LIS, quality control, and handling waived to moderate tests in a busy hospital environment.

You must have a high school diploma, and prefer formal phlebotomy training; licensure as a Laboratory Assistant or trainee is required or must be obtained within 180 days.