OLGMC PRN Lab Assistant-Weekends

Ochsner Clinic Foundation•Lafayette, LA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This job performs laboratory functions supporting the department, which may include phlebotomy; receiving and processing specimens in the LIS; centrifugation; aliquoting, labeling, and distributing specimens to appropriate test sites; performing waived and moderately complex procedures; maintaining and monitoring equipment; and performing quality control. The role also performs specimen collection, processes orders, conducts patient testing and specimen setup, documents quality control, and orders, inventories, and stocks supplies. The employee adapts their approach to the patient population, including respecting privacy, explaining procedures, requesting permission, and communicating appropriately. Other related duties may be assigned. The position requires compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct. The employee works in a patient-care environment and may be exposed to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, hazardous medications, or hazardous waste.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience working in a controlled environment and following safety measures to minimize exposure to chemicals, body fluids, and bloodborne pathogens.
Current license as a Laboratory Assistant or Laboratory Assistant Trainee in the state of practice. The trainee license is valid for this position only during the first 180 days from hire; a Louisiana Laboratory Assistant license must be acquired and submitted to laboratory management within 180 days of hire.
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 packages, and keyboard use.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Analytical skills to operate laboratory computers, printers, and laboratory equipment.
Judgment to identify and solve problems and handle difficult situations.
Ability to work independently and with self-direction.
Ability to read and perform basic math calculations.
Ability to manage stress while maintaining a professional atmosphere and providing quality service.
Ability to work in medium to heavy activity, sit or stand at a counter or bench approximately 2½–3½ feet high, and move freely about the campus.
Ability to transport items up to 30 pounds, bend, reach, and stoop.
Mental and visual acuity and ability to discern colors.
Ability to perform duties involving routine exposure to blood, body fluid, and tissue, and potential occupational exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous medications, and hazardous 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 specific patient population, including respecting privacy, explaining services or procedures, and requesting permission.
Perform phlebotomy and laboratory support tasks, including specimen receiving and processing into the LIS, centrifugation, aliquoting, labeling, and specimen distribution, as needed.
Perform waived and moderately complex procedures.
Maintain and monitor equipment.
Remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns.
Perform other related duties as required.