Lab Assistant: Phlebotomy & Specimen Processing

Ochsner Health; Jefferson (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a Laboratory Assistant Trainee/Phlebotomy role to support specimen collection, processing, and testing in a hospital setting. The position emphasizes quality control, data entry, and professional patient interactions within a clinical team.

The role requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) with preferred formal phlebotomy training and up to one year of hospital-based phlebotomy experience. Louisiana licensing within specified timelines is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; formal phlebotomy training preferred.
• Preferred 1 year hospital-based phlebotomy experience.
• Louisiana License as a Laboratory Assistant or Trainee must be acquired and submitted to Laboratory Management within 180 days from hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs specimen collection per department protocols and meets turnaround time goals.
• Processes orders accurately including accessioning, delivery to testing departments, add-ons, and reconciliation.
• Performs waived testing with accuracy and maintains quality control; documents corrective actions.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen processing

Quality control

Data entry

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Formal phlebotomy training

Tools

LIS

Job description

Ochsner Health is seeking a Laboratory Assistant Trainee/Phlebotomy role to support specimen collection, processing, and testing in a hospital setting. The position emphasizes quality control, data entry, and professional patient interactions within a clinical team.

The role requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) with preferred formal phlebotomy training and up to one year of hospital-based phlebotomy experience. Louisiana licensing within specified timelines is required.