Lab Assistant - Microbiology, Day Shift, 7am To 3:30pm, Rotating Holiday And Weekends

Ochsner Health

New Orleans, US
On-site
Specimen collection and processing
Laboratory equipment maintenance
Quality control procedures
Ochsner Health is seeking a Lab Assistant for their Microbiology department in New Orleans, working day shifts from 7am to 3:30pm with rotating holidays and weekends. The ideal candidate will perform laboratory functions, including specimen collection and processing, while maintaining quality control and safety standards

Job Summary

  • 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.
  • The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 80

Ochsner Health is seeking a Lab Assistant for their Microbiology department in New Orleans, working day shifts from 7am to 3:30pm with rotating holidays and weekends. The ideal candidate will perform laboratory functions, including specimen collection and processing, while maintaining quality control and safety standards.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Specimen collection and processing
  • Laboratory equipment maintenance
  • Quality control procedures
  • Phlebotomy
  • Data entry and retrieval

Nice-to-have

  • Adaptable to patient populations
  • Stress management
  • Independent work ethic
  • Basic math calculations

Key Requirements

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Current License as a Laboratory Assistant or Laboratory Assistant Trainee
  • Louisiana License as a Laboratory Assistant (within 180 days)
  • Experience in a controlled environment with safety measures

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