Laboratory Assistant

Your job is more than a job. This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. GENERAL DUTIES Patient Testing Performs waived patient testing General Laboratory Performs daily temperature checks, analyzer maintenance, calibrations, and quality control for waived tests performedNotifies appropriate testing staff when expected quality control values are not achieved or quality control ranges are exceededEnsure department supplies are appropriately stocked and available Specimen Collection Performs venipuncture and skin puncture on all patient age groups in accordance with department SOPPerforms appropriate patient identification according to SOP, utilizing at least two patient identifiers when collecting and labeling specimens at the bedside in the presence of the patientLabels aliquots using at least two patient identifiersTranscribes orders from outside providers as necessaryResponds to applicable code teams as neededAdherence to blood and body fluid universal special precautions outlined by laboratory and organizational policies Workload Management Adheres to SOP in using handheld devices for specimen collectionMonitors collection list and documents status of outstanding collectionsMonitors expected list for pending lab testAnswers phone calls, demonstrating appropriate customer service skillsMust work weekends and holidays as assigned Inventory Management Ensures specimen collection supplies are available and within expiration datesNotifies laboratory leadership when supplies are falling below thresholds or expiration dates are upcomingStocks supplies when deliveries are receivedStocks phlebotomy carts with supplies, ensuring adequate inventory available on cart for next shift Specimen Handling And Receipt Ensures that specimens are updated to received status and collection date/time, collector, and receipt date/time is accurateDelivers specimens to the appropriate Lab Section. Quality Assurance Related Duties Communicates complaints or problems to department supervisor Experience Qualifications Previous lab assistant experience preferred.High School Diploma or Equivalent. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Preferred: Basic Life Support Health Care Provider American Heart Association Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Accurately complete, maintain patient documents and records.Understand and follow specific clinical protocol and be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS Does this position formally supervise employees? No FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS Medium: Medium physical requirements- Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Sitting - Occasional (0-35% of day)Standing - Frequent (36-66% of day)Walking - Frequent (36-66% of day)Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional (0-35% of day)Lifting Floor to waist level: 0-10lbs - Continuous (67-100% of day)Lifting Floor to waist level: 10-20lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)Lifting Floor to waist level: 20-50lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)Lifting Floor to waist level: 50-100lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)Lifting Floor to waist level: 100+lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)Lifting Waist level and above: 0-10lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)Lifting Waist level and above: 10-20lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)Lifting Waist level and above: 20-50lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)Lifting Waist level and above: 50-100lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)Lifting Waist level and above: 100+lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)Carrying objects - Frequent (36-66% of day)Push/pull - Frequent (36-66% of day)Twisting - Frequent (36-66% of day)Bending - Frequent (36-66% of day)Reaching forward - Frequent (36-66% of day)Reaching overhead - Frequent (36-66% of day)Squat/kneel/crawl - Occasional (0-35% of day)Wrist position deviation - Frequent (36-66% of day)Pinching/fine motor activities - Frequent (36-66% of day)Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent (36-66% of day)Taste or smell - Occasional (0-35% of day)Talk or hear - Frequent (36-66% of day) Sensory Requirements Near Vision - Accurate 20/40Far Vision - Accurate 20/40Color Discrimination - YesDepth Perception - MinimalHearing - Minimal OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE RISK POTENTIAL Bloodborne pathogens - Reasonably AnticipatedChemical - Reasonably AnticipatedAirborne communicable diseases - Reasonably AnticipatedExtreme temperatures - Not AnticipatedRadiation - Not AnticipatedUneven surfaces or elevations - Not AnticipatedExtreme noise levels - Not AnticipatedDust/particular matter - Not AnticipatedOther (List) - Not Anticipated POPULATION SERVED Neonate/Infant up to 1 year: YesYouth (1yr to 15 yrs): YesAdult (16 and up): Yes ADDENDUM TO LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS For University Medical Center American Heart Association BLS-HCP is required if assigned to Client Services/phlebotomy. Addendum Issue Date: 10/27/2025 Work Shift Days (United States of America) LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary About East Jefferson General Hospital East Jefferson General Hospital, a landmark of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in East Jefferson Parish for over 50 years. And we’re only beginning to realize our greatest potential. Learn more about East Jefferson General Hospital and our legacy, our future, and our national recognition as a Nurse Magnet Hospital. Your extras Deliver healthcare with heart. Give people a reason to smile. Put a little love in your work. Be honest and real, but with compassion. Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care. See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective. Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. Love what makes you, you - because we do You are welcome here. LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. 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