Laboratory Assistant - Core Lab

About the role

We're looking for a Laboratory Assistant to join our team. You'll perform various laboratory functions supporting the department, including specimen collection, processing, testing, and documentation. You'll also maintain and monitor equipment and perform quality control.

Responsibilities

• Performs specimen collection
• Processes orders
• Performs patient testing and specimen set up
• Documents quality control and meets educational requirements
• Orders, inventories, and stocks supplies
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population
• Other related duties as required

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Formal phlebotomy training preferred
• Experience working in a controlled environment, following safety measures
• 1 year hospital-based phlebotomy experience preferred

Qualifications

• Current License as a Laboratory Assistant or Laboratory Assistant Trainee in the state of practice
• Louisiana License as a Laboratory Assistant must be acquired and submitted to laboratory management within 180 days from date of hire

Skills

• Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and information retrieval
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient with Windows-style applications and software packages specific to role
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Analytical skills for operating laboratory computers, printers, and equipment
• Judgment skills for identifying and solving problems
• Self-directed with the ability to work independently
• Basic math calculations
• Manage stress to maintain a professional atmosphere and provide quality service

Benefits

Details about benefits are not specified in the job posting.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Shifts available: Evenings

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Ability to work in a medium to heavy activity with the ability to sit/stand at a counter/bench approximately 2 ½ - 3 ½ ft. high and to move freely about the campus. Must be able to transport items up to 30 lbs. Must be able to bend, reach and/or stoop while performing various functions. Must have mental and visual acuity and ability to discern colors. Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases. Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ochsner Health 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.

Remote Work Eligibility

Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work positions: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.