Laboratory Assistant - Phlebotomy & Specimen QC

Ochsner Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomy role to support the laboratory with specimen collection, processing, and testing. The position requires alertness to safety practices and accuracy in data entry and lab workflows.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred formal phlebotomy training and hospital lab exposure. This on-site role includes responsibilities for quality control, inventory, and patient-centered service.

Qualifications

• Must have data entry and computer skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proficient with Windows-based software and lab systems.

Responsibilities

• Performs specimen collection.
• Processes orders.
• Performs patient testing and specimen setup.
• Performs and documents quality control and meets educational requirements.
• Orders, inventories and stocks supplies.
• Adapts communication for diverse patient populations.
• Other related duties as required.

Skills

Data entry

Verbal & written communication

Windows software

Analytical thinking

Keyboard proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Formal phlebotomy training (preferred)

Tools

LIS software

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Ochsner Health is seeking a Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomy role to support the laboratory with specimen collection, processing, and testing. The position requires alertness to safety practices and accuracy in data entry and lab workflows.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred formal phlebotomy training and hospital lab exposure. This on-site role includes responsibilities for quality control, inventory, and patient-centered service.