Lab Assistant

Required - High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred - Formal phlebotomy training

Required - None

Preferred - 1 year hospital based phlebotomy experience

Required - Louisiana License as a Laboratory Assistant or Laboratory Assistant Trainee:

• The Laboratory Assistant Trainee license will only be valid for this position during the first 180 days from the date of hire
• Louisiana License as a Laboratory Assistant must be acquired and submitted to laboratory management within 180 days from date of hire

• Performs specimen collection in accordance with department protocols while meeting established turn around time goals
• Processes orders accurately and timely including specimen accessioning and delivery to testing departments, order transcription, add-on tests, specimen rejection, and reconciliation of pending reports
• Performs waived and moderately complex testing with minimal errors within established time frames; Performs microbiology set ups per protocols. Escalates issues appropriately. Correctly performs and documents quality control and ensures appropriate documentation of corrective action; Promptly and accurately submits performance improvement data including SOS reports
• Orders, inventories and stocks supplies  to ensure appropriate par levels are maintained and emergency orders are minimized; changes printer ribbons and labels as needed
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website.

Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site. Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.

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Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.