Oncology Lab Assistant & Phlebotomy Aide

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Louisiana seeks a phlebotomy technician to perform routine lab testing and specimen collection, ensuring accuracy and safety in patient care. The role supports oncology-focused lab services and requires licensure or pending status as required by Louisiana regulations.

Join a team dedicated to cancer care and high-quality diagnostic work. Responsibilities include phlebotomy under physician direction, specimen processing, and maintaining orderly lab operations to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a phlebotomy certification program preferred.
• 1 year experience in a lab preferred; oncology experience preferred.
• Active Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (LSBME) Laboratory Assistant license, or pending with active status achieved within 90 days of hire date.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collects specimens from patients, ensures quality control and performs specimen testing.
• Verify lab orders are available and patients are registered.
• Process specimens for internal and external processing.
• Management of Lab area

Skills

Lab experience

Oncology experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy certification program (preferred)

Job description

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Louisiana seeks a phlebotomy technician to perform routine lab testing and specimen collection, ensuring accuracy and safety in patient care. The role supports oncology-focused lab services and requires licensure or pending status as required by Louisiana regulations.

Join a team dedicated to cancer care and high-quality diagnostic work. Responsibilities include phlebotomy under physician direction, specimen processing, and maintaining orderly lab operations to