Phlebotomist & Specimen Processing Specialist

Ochsner Health; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Baton Rouge, LA seeks a phlebotomy‑focused laboratory support staff member to perform specimen collection, processing, and accessioning to support patient care. The role requires a high school diploma, phlebotomy training preferred, and basic computer/data entry skills.

Responsibilities include phlebotomy procedures, specimen handling, and ensuring accurate results reporting while maintaining privacy and safety standards within a dynamic hospital lab environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; phlebotomy course preferred.
• Current license or trainee license in the state of practice preferred.
• Computer skills for data entry and retrieval of patient information; knowledge of venipuncture procedures; strong communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical assignments.
• Process specimens.
• Resolve problems.
• Exhibit versatility and cooperation.
• Adapt communication style to the patient population to respect privacy and facilitate understanding of services or procedures.
• Execute other related duties as required.
• Support departmental goals and objectives.

Skills

Venipuncture procedures

Data entry

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Windows applications

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy course

Tools

Windows applications

Job description

Ochsner Health in Baton Rouge, LA seeks a phlebotomy‑focused laboratory support staff member to perform specimen collection, processing, and accessioning to support patient care. The role requires a high school diploma, phlebotomy training preferred, and basic computer/data entry skills.

Responsibilities include phlebotomy procedures, specimen handling, and ensuring accurate results reporting while maintaining privacy and safety standards within a dynamic hospital lab environment.