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Ochsner Health · 1 day ago

Lab Assistant - Blood Bank

New Orleans, LA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Ochsner Health is a healthcare organization committed to serving and innovating in patient care. They are seeking a Lab Assistant for the Blood Bank to perform various laboratory functions including specimen collection, processing, and quality control.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

PhlebotomyLaboratory Assistant LicenseComputer skillsQuality controlAnalytical skillsSelf-directedBasic mathStress managementEffective communicationInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving

Required

High School diploma or equivalent

Experience working in a controlled environment, following safety measures to minimize exposure to chemicals, body fluids, blood borne pathogens, etc

Current License as a Laboratory Assistant or Laboratory Assistant Trainee in the state of practice

Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily

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

Ability to work in a medium to heavy activity with the ability to sit/stand at a counter/bench approximately 2 ½ - 3 ½ 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

Preferred

Formal Phlebotomy Training

1 Year Hospital Based Phlebotomy Experience

Company

Ochsner Health

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Ochsner Health is the leading nonprofit healthcare provider in Louisiana, Mississippi and across the Gulf South, delivering expert care at its 47 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers.

Founded in 1942