Lab Assistant Trainee - Core Lab - PRN

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

Job summary

Ochsner Health in New Orleans, LA, seeks a Laboratory Assistant Trainee/Phlebotomy role to perform specimen collection and processing in a fast-paced hospital lab.

Requires a High School diploma; phlebotomy training preferred. Candidates must obtain and submit Louisiana License as a Laboratory Assistant and apply to the State Board within set timelines, with strong data entry and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Formal phlebotomy training preferred.
• Must have computer skills for data entry and retrieval.

Responsibilities

• Performs specimen collection following department protocols.
• Processes orders and delivers specimens to testing departments.
• Performs waived testing with minimal errors and maintains quality control.
• Orders, inventories and stocks supplies; adheres to safety and compliance standards.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Data entry

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Formal phlebotomy training

Job description

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

For us, this is more than a job – it’s a calling. It’s waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.

This job performs various laboratory functions which support the department which may include phlebotomy; specimen receiving and processing into the LIS; centrifugation; aliquoting, labeling and distribution of specimens to the appropriate test sites. This job may also perform waived and moderately complex procedures; maintain and monitor equipment; and perform appropriate quality control.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Education

Required -High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred -Formal phlebotomy training

Work Experience

Required -None.

Preferred - 1 year hospital based phlebotomy experience

Certifications

Required-Proof of application to the State Board as a Laboratory Assistant Trainee or Laboratory Assistant in the state of practice must be acquired and submitted to Laboratory Management within 90 days from date of hire

Louisiana License as a Laboratory Assistant or Laboratory Assistant Trainee must be acquired and submitted to Laboratory Management within 180 days from date of hire

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information. Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals.
• Strong analytical skills
• Good judgement skills
• Strong interpersonal skills

Job Duties

• Performs specimen collection in accordance with department protocols while meeting established turnaround time goals.
• Processes orders accurately and timely including specimen accessioning and delivery to testing departments, order transcription, add-on tests, specimen rejection, and reconciliation of pending reports.
• Performs waived testing with minimal errors within established time frames. Performs microbiology set ups per protocols. Escalates issues to appropriate leader.
• Correctly performs and documents quality control and ensures appropriate documentation of corrective action. Promptly and accurately submits performance improvement data including SOS reports. Successfully completes individual competency and completes all annual educational requirements.
• Orders, inventories and stocks supplies to ensure appropriate pare levels are maintained and emergency orders are minimized. Changes printer ribbons and labels as needed.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style
• Other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Duties performed routine require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.

The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.