Lab Assistant
About The Position
Iberia Medical Center (IMC) in New Iberia, LA is looking for team members who will help advance our vision to be the premier hospital of choice for patients, physicians and employees. We've been caring for our community for over 60 years and offer many diverse career paths. Our new employees experience opportunities to learn and grow while caring for their families, friends and neighbors. IMC is currently looking to hire a Lab Assistant on a Fulltime basis. The Lab Assistant is responsible for collection of specimens for lab testing on inpatients, outpatients, emergency room and clinic patients. The Lab Assistant is responsible for application of learned techniques necessary to obtain quality specimens to aid the techs in reliable results. The Lab Assistant will be responsible for developing computer skills for the Laboratory Information System and complying with all regulatory requirements, including Lab Compliance. This position requires adept social skills and teamwork. The Lab Assistant is responsible for assisting the tech with certain preliminary routines including instrument maintenance, some QC, instrument startup routines, daily routines (temp checks, work area disinfection, etc.). The Lab Assistants may be trained to do non-waived and limited waived testing.
Requirements
- High school diploma
- LA license as Laboratory Assistant
- Must possess phlebotomy training
Nice To Haves
- Current certification for DOT Drug Screen Collections may be required.
- Current certification for EBT may be required.
- Experience may be required, depending on assignment
- May be required to have experience collecting drug screens with COC
- May be required to have experience with BAT
Responsibilities
- Collection of specimens for lab testing on inpatients, outpatients, emergency room and clinic patients.
- Application of learned techniques necessary to obtain quality specimens to aid the techs in reliable results.
- Developing computer skills for the Laboratory Information System.
- Complying with all regulatory requirements, including Lab Compliance.
- Assisting the tech with certain preliminary routines including instrument maintenance, some QC, instrument startup routines, daily routines (temp checks, work area disinfection, etc.).
- May be trained to do non-waived and limited waived testing.
Benefits
- Great medical benefit plan
- Early access to earned wages
- Participation in robust state pension plan
- Dental, vision, life insurance, disability and more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
