Certified Lab Assistant - Medicine Specialty Clinic - Kings Hwy

Ochsner Health•Shreveport, LA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs laboratory functions supporting the department, which may include phlebotomy; receiving and processing specimens into the LIS; centrifugation; aliquoting, labeling, and distributing specimens to appropriate test sites. Performs waived and moderately complex procedures, maintains and monitors equipment, and performs appropriate quality control. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a current license as a Laboratory Assistant or Laboratory Assistant Trainee in the state of practice. A Laboratory Assistant Trainee license is valid for this position only during the first 180 days after hire; a Louisiana Laboratory Assistant license must be acquired and submitted to laboratory management within that period. Experience working in a controlled environment while following safety measures to limit exposure to chemicals, body fluids, and blood-borne pathogens is required. Formal phlebotomy training and one year of hospital-based phlebotomy experience are preferred. The role requires computer and data-entry skills, clear verbal and written communication, proficiency with Windows-style applications and role-specific software, strong interpersonal and analytical skills, sound judgment, independence, basic reading and math ability, and the ability to manage stress while maintaining a professional atmosphere and providing quality service. The employee must remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements and comply with the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct. This position is performed in a patient-care environment and involves direct patient interaction and handling specimens that may contain communicable diseases. Duties routinely involve exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue, and may involve occupational exposure to hazardous medications or waste. The physical demands include medium work, moving freely about the campus, sitting or standing at a counter or bench, transporting items up to 30 pounds, bending, reaching, stooping, and having mental and visual acuity including color discernment. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current license as a Laboratory Assistant or Laboratory Assistant Trainee in the state of practice.
If hired with a Laboratory Assistant Trainee license, acquire and submit a Louisiana Laboratory Assistant license to laboratory management within 180 days of hire; the trainee license is valid for this position only during the first 180 days.
Experience working in a controlled environment and following safety measures to minimize exposure to chemicals, body fluids, and blood-borne pathogens.
Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and information retrieval.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
Proficiency with Windows-style applications, role-specific software, and keyboard use.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Analytical skills to operate laboratory computers, printers, and equipment.
Judgment to identify and solve problems and handle difficult situations.
Self-directed, with the ability to work independently.
Ability to read and perform basic math calculations.
Ability to manage stress while maintaining a professional atmosphere and providing quality service.
Ability to transport items up to 30 pounds, bend, reach, and stoop; move freely about campus; and sit or stand at a counter or bench.
Mental and visual acuity, including the ability to discern colors.
Ability to work in a patient-care environment with routine exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue and potential exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous medications or waste.

Nice To Haves

Formal phlebotomy training.
One year of hospital-based phlebotomy experience.

Responsibilities

Performs specimen collection.
Processes orders.
Performs patient testing and specimen setup.
Performs and documents quality control and meets all educational requirements.
Orders, inventories, and stocks supplies.
Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permission, and adapting communication style.
Maintains and monitors laboratory equipment and performs waived and moderately complex procedures.
Receives and processes specimens into the LIS, including centrifugation, aliquoting, labeling, and distribution to appropriate test sites as applicable.
Remains knowledgeable about applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory agency requirements, and ensures compliance.
Immediately reports known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance-related concerns.
Performs other related duties as required.