Certified Lab Assistant - Medicine Specialty Clinic - Kings Hwy

Ochsner LSU Health System • Shreveport, LA

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About The Position

This job performs laboratory functions in support of a department, including specimen collection and processing, phlebotomy, specimen receiving and entry into the laboratory information system (LIS), centrifugation, aliquoting, labeling, and distribution of specimens to appropriate testing sites. The role performs waived and moderately complex procedures, maintains and monitors equipment, and performs quality control. Duties include processing orders, setting up specimens, conducting patient testing, documenting quality control, and ordering, inventorying, and stocking supplies. The employee adapts communication and service to the patient population, protects patient privacy, and follows applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements. The position routinely involves exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, potentially infectious specimens, and possible hazardous medications or waste in a healthcare setting. The description notes that duties may change and is not an exhaustive list.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working in a controlled environment and following safety measures to minimize exposure to chemicals, body fluids, and blood-borne pathogens.
• Current license as a Laboratory Assistant or Laboratory Assistant Trainee in the state of practice. In Louisiana, a Laboratory Assistant license must be obtained and submitted to laboratory management within 180 days of hire; a trainee license is valid for this position only during the first 180 days after hire.
• Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and information retrieval.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Proficiency with Windows-style applications, role-specific software, and keyboarding.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Analytical skills to operate laboratory computers, printers, and equipment.
• Judgment to identify and solve problems and handle difficult situations.
• Ability to work independently and be self-directed.
• Ability to read and perform basic math calculations.
• Ability to manage stress while maintaining a professional atmosphere and providing quality service.
• Ability to meet medium-work physical demands, including occasionally exerting 20–50 pounds of force and frequently exerting 10–25 pounds.
• Ability to sit or stand at a counter or bench approximately 2½–3½ feet high and move freely about the campus.
• Ability to transport items weighing up to 30 pounds and to bend, reach, or stoop.
• Mental and visual acuity and ability to discern colors.
• Ability to work with routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, potentially communicable diseases, and possible hazardous medications or waste.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen collection.
• Process orders.
• Perform patient testing and specimen setup.
• Perform and document quality control and meet educational requirements.
• Order, inventory, and stock supplies.
• Adapt behavior and communication to the patient population, including respecting privacy, explaining procedures, and requesting permission.
• Maintain knowledge of and comply with applicable laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Report known or suspected unethical conduct and patient, employee, privacy, or other compliance-related concerns.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED