Lab Aide/Lab Assistant

St. Tammany Parish Hospital • Covington, LA

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About The Position

At St. Tammany Health System, the Lab Aide/Lab Assistant supports laboratory technical staff and performs clerical tasks. The role handles specimens during the pre-analytic and post-analytic phases of testing and helps maintain clean, neat, well-stocked laboratory workspaces and equipment. The position also requires compliance with the organization's C.A.R.E.S. standards.

The schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., with no weekends or holidays. The employee must complete in-house training under the close supervision of a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Technician.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successfully complete in-house training under close supervision of a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Technician.
• Basic knowledge of computers, printers, and office laboratory equipment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently.
• Good physical health; able to stand, sit, or walk for long periods and lift at least 50 pounds.
• Able to work with a moderate level of noise.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and perform clerical functions such as copying, faxing, and making calls to healthcare providers.
• Support laboratory technical staff by handling specimens in the pre-analytic and post-analytic phases of testing.
• Maintain clean, neat, and well-stocked laboratory workspaces and equipment.
• Comply with the organization's C.A.R.E.S. standards.

What This Job Offers

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