Ochsner Health
Laboratory Assistant
We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken, and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! This job performs various laboratory functions which support the department which may include phlebotomy; specimen receiving and processing into the LIS; centrifugation; aliquoting, labeling and distribution of specimens to the appropriate test sites. Performs waived and moderately complex procedures; maintain and monitor equipment; and perform appropriate quality control. Shift Hours: 3pm to 11pm, rotating weekends and holidays Education: Required - High School diploma or equivalent. Preferred - Formal phlebotomy training. Work Experience: Required - Experience working in a controlled environment, following safety measures to minimize exposure to chemicals, body fluids, blood borne pathogens, etc. Preferred - 1 year hospital based phlebotomy experience. Certifications: Required - Current License as a Laboratory Assistant or Laboratory Assistant Trainee in the state of practice. The Laboratory Assistant Trainee license will only be valid for this position during the first 180 days from the date of hire. Louisiana License as a Laboratory Assistant must be acquired and submitted to laboratory management within 180 days from date of hire. Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information. Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally. Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard. Strong interpersonal skills. Analytical skills necessary to operate laboratory computers, printers and laboratory equipment. Judgment skills necessary to identify and solve problems as well as handle difficult situations. Self-directed with the ability to work independently. Ability to read and perform basic math calculations. Ability to manage stress in order to maintain a professional atmosphere and provide quality service. Job Duties: Performs specimen collection. Processes orders. Performs patient testing and specimen set up. Performs and documents quality control and meets all educational requirements. Orders, inventories and stocks supplies. Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style. Other related duties as required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Ability to work in a medium to heavy activity with the ability to sit/stand at a counter/bench approximately 2
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ft. high and to move freely about the campus. Must be able to transport items up to 30 lbs. (i.e.: supply boxes, files, 24 hr urine containers, etc.) Must be able to bend, reach and/or stoop while performing various functions. Must have mental and visual acuity and ability to discern colors. Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases. Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.
We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken, and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! This job performs various laboratory functions which support the department which may include phlebotomy; specimen receiving and processing into the LIS; centrifugation; aliquoting, labeling and distribution of specimens to the appropriate test sites. Performs waived and moderately complex procedures; maintain and monitor equipment; and perform appropriate quality control. Shift Hours: 3pm to 11pm, rotating weekends and holidays Education: Required - High School diploma or equivalent. Preferred - Formal phlebotomy training. Work Experience: Required - Experience working in a controlled environment, following safety measures to minimize exposure to chemicals, body fluids, blood borne pathogens, etc. Preferred - 1 year hospital based phlebotomy experience. Certifications: Required - Current License as a Laboratory Assistant or Laboratory Assistant Trainee in the state of practice. The Laboratory Assistant Trainee license will only be valid for this position during the first 180 days from the date of hire. Louisiana License as a Laboratory Assistant must be acquired and submitted to laboratory management within 180 days from date of hire. Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information. Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally. Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard. Strong interpersonal skills. Analytical skills necessary to operate laboratory computers, printers and laboratory equipment. Judgment skills necessary to identify and solve problems as well as handle difficult situations. Self-directed with the ability to work independently. Ability to read and perform basic math calculations. Ability to manage stress in order to maintain a professional atmosphere and provide quality service. Job Duties: Performs specimen collection. Processes orders. Performs patient testing and specimen set up. Performs and documents quality control and meets all educational requirements. Orders, inventories and stocks supplies. Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style. Other related duties as required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Ability to work in a medium to heavy activity with the ability to sit/stand at a counter/bench approximately 2
- 3
ft. high and to move freely about the campus. Must be able to transport items up to 30 lbs. (i.e.: supply boxes, files, 24 hr urine containers, etc.) Must be able to bend, reach and/or stoop while performing various functions. Must have mental and visual acuity and ability to discern colors. Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases. Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.