Laboratory Assistant

LCMC Health; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Deliver healthcare with heart

Compassionate teamwork

Lagniappe culture

Job summary

LCMC Health is seeking a Lab Assistant/Phlebotomy role based in the Greater New Orleans area. The position handles waived testing, specimen collection, and basic lab support under standard procedures.

Responsibilities include venipuncture, labeling with two identifiers, order transcription as needed, and assisting with QA activities. Strong customer service and communication skills are essential for patient care and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Previous lab assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs waived patient testing.
• Performs venipuncture and skin puncture per SOP.
• Transcribes orders from outside providers as necessary.
• Responds to code teams as needed.
• Notifies staff when QC values are not met.
• Ensures specimens are labeled with two patient identifiers.

Skills

Customer service

Oral and written communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Phlebotomy equipment

Job description

Your job is more than a job.This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

GENERAL DUTIES

Patient Testing

• Performs waived patient testing

General Laboratory

• Performs daily temperature checks, analyzer maintenance, calibrations, and quality control for waived tests performed
• Notifies appropriate testing staff when expected quality control values are not achieved or quality control ranges are exceeded
• Ensure department supplies are appropriately stocked and available

Specimen Collection

• Performs venipuncture and skin puncture on all patient age groups in accordance with department SOP
• Performs appropriate patient identification according to SOP, utilizing at least two patient identifiers when collecting and labeling specimens at the bedside in the presence of the patient
• Labels aliquots using at least two patient identifiers
• Transcribes orders from outside providers as necessary
• Responds to applicable code teams as needed
• Adherence to blood and body fluid universal special precautions outlined by laboratory and organizational policies

Workload Management

• Adheres to SOP in using handheld devices for specimen collection
• Monitors collection list and documents status of outstanding collections
• Monitors expected list for pending lab test
• Answers phone calls, demonstrating appropriate customer service skills
• Must work weekends and holidays as assigned

Inventory Management

• Ensures specimen collection supplies are available and within expiration dates
• Notifies laboratory leadership when supplies are falling below thresholds or expiration dates are upcoming
• Stocks supplies when deliveries are received
• Stocks phlebotomy carts with supplies, ensuring adequate inventory available on cart for next shift

Specimen Handling And Receipt

• Ensures that specimens are updated to received status and collection date/time, collector, and receipt date/time is accurate
• Delivers specimens to the appropriate Lab Section.

Quality Assurance Related Duties

• Communicates complaints or problems to department supervisor

Experience Qualifications

• Previous lab assistant experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Preferred: Basic Life Support Health Care Provider American Heart Association

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Accurately complete, maintain patient documents and records.
• Understand and follow specific clinical protocol and be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• Does this position formally supervise employees? No

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

• Medium: Medium physical requirements- 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. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Sitting - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Standing - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Walking - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Floor to waist level: 0-10lbs - Continuous (67-100% of day)
• Lifting Floor to waist level: 10-20lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Lifting Floor to waist level: 20-50lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Lifting Floor to waist level: 50-100lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Floor to waist level: 100+lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Waist level and above: 0-10lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Lifting Waist level and above: 10-20lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Waist level and above: 20-50lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Waist level and above: 50-100lbs - Occasional (0-35xday)
• Lifting Waist level and above: 100+lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Carrying objects - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Push/pull - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Twisting - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Bending - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Reaching forward - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Reaching overhead - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Squat/kneel/crawl - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Wrist position deviation - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Pinching/fine motor activities - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Taste or smell - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Talk or hear - Frequent (36-66% of day)

Sensory Requirements

• Near Vision - Accurate 20/40
• Far Vision - Accurate 20/40
• Color Discrimination - Yes
• Depth Perception - Minimal
• Hearing - Minimal

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE RISK POTENTIAL

• Bloodborne pathogens - Reasonably Anticipated
• Chemical - Reasonably Anticipated
• Airborne communicable diseases - Reasonably Anticipated
• Extreme temperatures - Not Anticipated
• Radiation - Not Anticipated
• Uneven surfaces or elevations - Not Anticipated
• Extreme noise levels - Not Anticipated
• Dust/particular matter - Not Anticipated
• Other (List) - Not Anticipated

POPULATION SERVED

• Neonate/Infant up to 1 year: Yes
• Youth (1yr to 15 yrs): Yes
• Adult (16 and up): Yes

For University Medical Center

• American Heart Association BLS-HCP is required if assigned to Client Services/phlebotomy.
• Addendum Issue Date: 10/27/2025

Work Shift

• Days (United States of America)

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About East Jefferson General Hospital

East Jefferson General Hospital, a landmark of LCMC Health's incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in East Jefferson Parish for over 50 years. And we're only beginning to realize our greatest potential. Learn more about East Jefferson General Hospital and our legacy, our future, and our national recognition as a Nurse Magnet Hospital.

Your extras

• Deliver healthcare with heart.
• Give people a reason to smile.
• Put a little love in your work.
• Be honest and real, but with compassion.
• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
• Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
• See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
• Love what makes you, you - because we do

You are welcome here.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.