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Ochsner Health · 4 days ago

Lab Assistant – Blood Bank - Part Time

New Orleans, LA

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Ochsner Health is committed to serving and healing the community since 1942. They are seeking a part-time Lab Assistant to perform various laboratory functions, including specimen collection, processing, and quality control to support the blood bank department.

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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 skillsJudgment skillsSelf-directedBasic math calculationsStress managementEffective communicationInterpersonal skills

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

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

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

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

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.ochsner.org/

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