Medical Lab Assistant — Patient-Focused Lab Support

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health in New Orleans seeks a Laboratory Assistant to support med techs and lab staff in inpatient and outpatient settings. You will collect blood specimens, label and process samples, set up tests, and help ensure accurate results while maintaining confidentiality and professional standards.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED (or 1 year related experience) and American Heart Association BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (or 1 year of directly related experience).
• American Heart Association BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with specimen collection and processing.
• Label, process and distribute specimens according to standards.
• Set up lab testing procedures for technologists and perform tests as directed.
• Maintain logs, enter collection data in LIS, and handle clerical tasks.

Skills

Specimen collection

Labeling specimens

Laboratory support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

LCMC Health in New Orleans seeks a Laboratory Assistant to support med techs and lab staff in inpatient and outpatient settings. You will collect blood specimens, label and process samples, set up tests, and help ensure accurate results while maintaining confidentiality and professional standards.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED (or 1 year related experience) and American Heart Association BLS certification.