Lab Assistant - Blood Bank

Ochsner Health(2 months ago)

Louisiana, New Orleans, LAOnsiteFull TimeTrainee$33,366 - $46,146 (estimated)Laboratory

About this role

A Laboratory Assistant (Laboratory Assistant Trainee) at Ochsner Health provides support to the clinical laboratory by handling specimens, performing basic laboratory procedures, and maintaining laboratory equipment and records. The role works night shifts with rotating weekends and contributes to patient care through timely specimen processing and adherence to regulatory and safety standards. This position is entry-level and supports departmental operations in a hospital environment.

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Required Skills

Phlebotomy
Specimen Processing
Centrifugation
Aliquoting
Labeling
Quality Control
Data Entry
Inventory Management
Patient Communication
Computer Literacy

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Laboratory Assistant License (State)
Laboratory Assistant Trainee License (Temporary, 180 days)
Phlebotomy Training (Preferred)

About Ochsner Health

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Ochsner Health is a not‑for‑profit, integrated healthcare system headquartered in New Orleans that delivers expert, innovative care across Louisiana and the Gulf South. It operates hospitals, medical centers, clinics and specialty programs offering comprehensive services from primary care to advanced specialty and surgical treatments. Backed by research, education and digital patient tools, Ochsner focuses on coordinated, patient‑centered care and regional access to complex services such as heart, cancer and transplant care.

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