OLGMC PRN Lab Assistant-Weekends

Ochsner Health•Lafayette, LA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This job performs laboratory functions that support the department, including specimen collection and processing, phlebotomy, entering and handling specimens in the laboratory information system, centrifugation, aliquoting, labeling, and distributing specimens to the appropriate testing sites. The role performs waived and moderately complex procedures, maintains and monitors equipment, and conducts appropriate quality control. The position requires compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements. The incumbent works in a patient-care environment, works directly with patients and specimens, and may be exposed to communicable diseases, blood, body fluids, tissue, hazardous medications, and hazardous waste. The job description summarizes the role and is not an exhaustive list of duties; responsibilities may change or be supplemented.

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. A Laboratory Assistant 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 retrieval.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
Proficiency with Windows-style applications, role-specific software, and keyboard use.
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 exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Ability to work in a medium-to-heavy activity environment, sit or stand at a counter or bench approximately 2½ to 3½ feet high, and move freely about the campus.
Ability to transport items up to 30 pounds.
Ability to bend, reach, and stoop while performing job functions.
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 and hazardous medications or waste.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Performs specimen collection.
Processes orders.
Performs patient testing and specimen setup.
Performs and documents quality control and meets educational requirements.
Orders, inventories, and stocks supplies.
Adapts behavior to the patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing services, explaining procedures, requesting permission, and adjusting communication style.
Performs other related duties as required.
Remains knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements and ensures compliance.
Reports known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient, employee safety, privacy, or other compliance-related concerns.
Maintains and monitors laboratory equipment and performs waived and moderately complex procedures.
Receives and processes specimens into the LIS, centrifuges, aliquots, labels, and distributes specimens to appropriate test sites.