Lab Technician: Phlebotomy & Specimens

Ochsner Health System; Werner Park (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health System in Louisiana seeks a Laboratory Assistant to perform laboratory functions supporting the department. Your key responsibilities include specimen collection, ensuring quality control, and maintaining laboratory supplies.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma, current state licensure, and preferred phlebotomy training. Experience in a hospital environment is a plus. The role requires adherence to safety protocols, with potential exposure to hazardous materials.

Qualifications

• Experience in a controlled environment with safety protocols for handling chemicals, body fluids, and bloodborne pathogens.
• Preferred: 1 year of hospital-based phlebotomy experience.
• Current license as a Laboratory Assistant or Laboratory Assistant Trainee in Louisiana.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen collection and processing.
• Process laboratory orders and set up patient testing.
• Document and carry out quality control procedures.
• Order, inventory, and restock laboratory supplies.
• Adapt communication style and behavior to diverse patient populations.
• Maintain knowledge of regulations and compliance requirements.

Skills

Computer proficiency for data entry and retrieval

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal and analytical skills

Judgment to identify and solve problems

Basic math skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Formal phlebotomy training

Job description

Ochsner Health System in Louisiana seeks a Laboratory Assistant to perform laboratory functions supporting the department. Your key responsibilities include specimen collection, ensuring quality control, and maintaining laboratory supplies.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma, current state licensure, and preferred phlebotomy training. Experience in a hospital environment is a plus. The role requires adherence to safety protocols, with potential exposure to hazardous materials.