Lab Assistant (Full Time)

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital • Lake Charles, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Perform routine and specialized assignments and demonstrate proficiency and understanding of the procedure in the area of a clinical laboratory under the direction of a Medical Technologist. This role involves various laboratory tasks including specimen collection, processing, and assisting with testing.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Basic computer skills
• Phlebotomy skills
• Basic laboratory skills
• Louisiana State License as a Laboratory Assistant (License preferred at time of hire. If candidate otherwise meets minimum requirements; license must be obtained within 90 day introductory period.)

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of experience in laboratory specimen processing and/or phlebotomy
• Successful completion of a phlebotomy program
• Laboratory-related college courses including Clinical Laboratory Assistant associate degree program or bachelor's degree coursework in Biology, Chemistry, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Performs blood collection procedures using skin (capillary) puncture and venipuncture.
• Performs specialized collection procedures i.e. crossmatch blood cultures, glucose tolerance, urine drug screen collection, PKU/T4, therapeutic phlebotomy.
• Keeps blood drawing trays and equipment clean and well organized.
• Recognizes anatomic regions and components of the circulatory system.
• Utilizes proper hand washing.
• Ensure proper collection for specimen integrity.
• Utilizes laboratory computer system, collection lists, and pending logs.
• Practice methods of preventing infection during venipuncture/skin puncture.
• Performs testing allowed by State of Louisiana License and has been deemed competent by Section leaders.
• Performs selected manual procedures under the supervision of a Medical Technologist.
• Assists the Medical Technologist in operating various types of laboratory equipment to perform tests in chemistry, bacteriology, urine analysis, hematology, etc., under the direction of the Medical Technologist.
• Procure and plant Microbiology specimens.
• Prepare storage of specimens for later testing.
• Dispose of tissue specimens, slides and blocks.
• Operate centrifuges in various sections of laboratory.
• Handles biohazard waste appropriately.
• Performs supply inventory.

Benefits

• Opportunity to be part of an organizational culture that supports not only exceptional patient care but also the well-being and professional growth of our employees.
• Contributions are valued, growth is nurtured, and success is celebrated.

What This Job Offers

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