PRN Medical Lab Technician — Phlebotomy & Specimen Processing

ochsner; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner in Lafayette, LA is seeking a Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomy role within the clinical laboratory. The position entails specimen collection, processing, testing setup, quality control, and supply management, while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, potential phlebotomy training, and licensure in Louisiana, with hospital-based phlebotomy experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Formal phlebotomy training preferred.
• Experience in a controlled environment with safety measures.
• 1 year hospital-based phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Current License as a Laboratory Assistant or Laboratory Assistant Trainee in the state of practice.
• Louisiana License as a Laboratory Assistant must be acquired within 180 days from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs specimen collection.
• Processes orders.
• Performs patient testing and specimen set up.
• Performs and documents quality control and meets all educational requirements.
• Orders, inventories and stocks supplies.
• Adapts behavior to respect privacy and communicates clearly with patients.
• Other related duties as required.

Skills

Data entry

Verbal & written communication

Windows applications

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Self-directed

Math calculations

Stress management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Formal phlebotomy training

Tools

Laboratory equipment familiarity

Job description

Ochsner in Lafayette, LA is seeking a Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomy role within the clinical laboratory. The position entails specimen collection, processing, testing setup, quality control, and supply management, while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, potential phlebotomy training, and licensure in Louisiana, with hospital-based phlebotomy experience preferred.