Lab Assistant - Microbiology

Ochsner Health(1 month ago)

Louisiana, New Orleans, LAOnsiteFull TimeJunior$44,383 - $60,301 (estimated)Laboratory

About this role

A Laboratory Assistant at Ochsner Health supports clinical laboratory operations in a hospital setting, contributing to specimen handling, testing readiness, and patient-facing sample collection. The role is onsite and primarily covers evening/night shifts with rotating holidays and weekends. It requires adherence to healthcare safety and regulatory standards and working in environments with potential exposure to blood and bodily fluids.

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Required Skills

Phlebotomy
Specimen Processing
Centrifugation
Aliquoting
Labeling
Quality Control
Data Entry
Equipment Maintenance
Inventory Management
Communication

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Formal Phlebotomy Training (Preferred)
Laboratory Assistant License
Laboratory Assistant Trainee License (Valid 180 Days)

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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