Lab Support Technician – Mon–Fri, No Weekends

St. Tammany Parish Hospital (USA); United States; On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Parish Hospital is seeking a laboratory support assistant to perform clerical duties and assist the laboratory staff with specimen handling in pre- and post-analytic phases of testing.

The role involves answering phones, copying, faxing and communicating with healthcare providers, and maintaining clean, stocked workspaces. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, completes in-house training under supervision, basic computer knowledge, and strong interpersonal skills to work

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must successfully complete in-house training under close supervision of Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Technician.
• Basic knowledge of computers, printers and office laboratory equipment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Performs various clerical functions such as answering phone, copying, faxing and making calls to healthcare providers.
• Provides support to laboratory technical staff through handling specimens in pre-analytic and post-analytic phases of testing.
• Maintains clean, neat and well stocked laboratory workspaces and equipment.
• Complies with organization's C.A.R.E.S. standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Office lab equipment

Computers

Printers

Job description

St. Tammany Parish Hospital is seeking a laboratory support assistant to perform clerical duties and assist the laboratory staff with specimen handling in pre- and post-analytic phases of testing.

The role involves answering phones, copying, faxing and communicating with healthcare providers, and maintaining clean, stocked workspaces. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, completes in-house training under supervision, basic computer knowledge, and strong interpersonal skills to work