Lab Assistant - Specimen Processing & Phlebotomy

LCMC Health; Marrero (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support West Jefferson Medical Center’s lab operations on site in Louisiana. The role involves specimen processing, labeling, and distribution according to department standards, with competency-based testing and occasional phlebotomy.

Qualifications include at least 1 year of related experience and a High School Diploma or GED; an Associate's degree in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires 1 year of directly related experience.
• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's degree preferred.
• Labs use LIS and pneumatic tube systems; ability to perform phlebotomy when needed.

Responsibilities

• Process specimens and maintain positive specimen identification.
• Keep work area clean and organized for accurate processing.
• Label, process and distribute specimens per department standards.
• Perform laboratory testing as competency allows; perform phlebotomy as needed.
• Handle clerical tasks and communications with team and hospital colleagues.
• Receive specimens into LIS and route to correct lab/automation line.

Skills

Specimen processing

Laboratory testing

Phlebotomy (venipuncture)

Clerical duties

Communication with coworkers

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate's Degree in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Pneumatic tube system

Job description

LCMC Health is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support West Jefferson Medical Center’s lab operations on site in Louisiana. The role involves specimen processing, labeling, and distribution according to department standards, with competency-based testing and occasional phlebotomy.

Qualifications include at least 1 year of related experience and a High School Diploma or GED; an Associate's degree in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science is preferred.