Night Lab Tech: Phlebotomy & Specimen Processing

Ochsner Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in New Orleans seeks a Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomy Tech to support the lab with specimen collection, processing and quality control. The role requires a high school diploma and active licensure, with potential phlebotomy training, and the ability to work a night shift.

Responsibilities include specimen collection, orders processing, setting up patient tests, stocking supplies, and maintaining safety and compliance in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or equivalent; preferred phlebotomy training.
• Current license as a Laboratory Assistant or Trainee in state of practice; Louisiana license within 180 days.

Responsibilities

• Performs specimen collection.
• Processes orders.
• Performs patient testing and specimen set up.
• Performs and documents quality control.
• Orders, inventories and stocks supplies.
• Adapt behavior to patient population and privacy requirements.
• Other related duties as required.

Skills

Data entry

Verbal communication

Written communication

Windows

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Independence

Math abilities

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Formal Phlebotomy Training

Tools

Laboratory software

Job description

Ochsner Health in New Orleans seeks a Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomy Tech to support the lab with specimen collection, processing and quality control. The role requires a high school diploma and active licensure, with potential phlebotomy training, and the ability to work a night shift.

Responsibilities include specimen collection, orders processing, setting up patient tests, stocking supplies, and maintaining safety and compliance in a fast-paced hospital environment.