PRN Laboratory Assistant: Specimen Processing & Phlebotomy

North Oaks Health System; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

North Oaks Health System in Hammond, LA is seeking a PRN Laboratory Assistant. The role involves performing various laboratory tasks including specimen collection, accessioning, distribution, analyzer setup, and execution of specified test procedures.

The work supports patient care with opportunities across multiple lab sections as training progresses. Responsibilities include specimen handling, LIS entry, quality control, reporting issues, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA and safety policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six (6) months clinical laboratory or medical experience preferred.
• Successful completion of an accredited Phlebotomy training program, Patient Care Tech program, or Medical Assisting program preferred.
• National certification (Phlebotomy or Medical Assisting) or current Louisiana State Certified Lab Assistant license eligible.

Responsibilities

• Performs inpatient phlebotomy as needed for patients of all ages according to established Laboratory policies and procedures.
• Receives patient specimens, accurately accessions them into the Laboratory LIS, and distributes them to the appropriate Laboratory section.
• Ensures all specimens are in the correct container, collected properly and labeled correctly.
• Processes reference test send outs and verifies correctness of orders and results.
• Prepares testing systems for patient testing by running quality control and reporting issues.
• Maintains logs, inventories, and prepares specimens for analysis.
• Answers phones and provides patient results to healthcare providers
• Provides customer-oriented service via phone, email, or indirect communication.

Skills

Clinical laboratory experience

Phlebotomy certification

Education

Phlebotomy training program

Patient Care Tech program

Medical Assisting program

Louisiana State Certified Lab Assistant license eligible

Job description

North Oaks Health System in Hammond, LA is seeking a PRN Laboratory Assistant. The role involves performing various laboratory tasks including specimen collection, accessioning, distribution, analyzer setup, and execution of specified test procedures.

The work supports patient care with opportunities across multiple lab sections as training progresses. Responsibilities include specimen handling, LIS entry, quality control, reporting issues, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA and safety policies.