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Lab Assistant - Pathology

Ochsner Health System

Slidell, LA
14 days ago

Job Description

Join Ochsner Health as a Lab Assistant in Pathology where you'll perform essential lab functions, including specimen collection and testing, while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Your contributions will directly impact patient care and laboratory efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

  • Performs specimen collection
  • Processes orders
  • Performs patient testing and specimen setup
  • Documents quality control and meets educational requirements
  • Orders, inventories and stocks supplies
  • Adapts behavior to the specific patient population
  • Other related duties as required

Required Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Current License as a Laboratory Assistant or Laboratory Assistant Trainee in the state of practice
  • Experience working in a controlled environment, following safety measures

Preferred Qualifications

  • Formal phlebotomy training
  • 1 year hospital based phlebotomy experience