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LCMC Health

Nonprofit health system delivering hospital care

Laboratory Assistant

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLouisiana, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Previous laboratory assistant experience is preferred.
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Basic Life Support Health Care Provider certification from the American Heart Association is preferred; for University Medical Center assignments in Client Services or phlebotomy, American Heart Association BLS-HCP is required.
  • Accurately complete and maintain patient documents and records.
  • Understand and follow specific clinical protocol and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  • Perform medium physical work, including lifting and moving objects as described in the physical demand requirements.
  • Must work weekends and holidays as assigned.

Responsibilities

  • Perform waived patient testing.
  • Perform daily temperature checks, analyzer maintenance, calibrations, and quality control for waived tests.
  • Notify appropriate testing staff when expected quality control values are not achieved or quality control ranges are exceeded.
  • Ensure department supplies are appropriately stocked and available.
  • Perform venipuncture and skin puncture on patients of all age groups in accordance with department standard operating procedures.
  • Identify patients according to standard operating procedures, using at least two patient identifiers when collecting and labeling specimens at the bedside in the patient's presence.
  • Label aliquots using at least two patient identifiers.
  • Transcribe orders from outside providers as necessary.
  • Respond to applicable code teams as needed.
  • Follow blood and body fluid universal special precautions outlined by laboratory and organizational policies.
  • Use handheld devices for specimen collection in accordance with standard operating procedures.
  • Monitor the collection list and document the status of outstanding collections.
  • Monitor the expected list for pending laboratory tests.
  • Answer phone calls and demonstrate appropriate customer service.
  • Ensure specimen collection supplies are available and within expiration dates.
  • Notify laboratory leadership when supplies fall below thresholds or expiration dates are upcoming.
  • Stock supplies when deliveries are received.
  • Stock phlebotomy carts with adequate supplies for the next shift.
  • Update specimens to received status and ensure collection date/time, collector, and receipt date/time are accurate.
  • Deliver specimens to the appropriate laboratory section.
  • Communicate complaints or problems to the department supervisor.

About the Company

LCMC Health

Nonprofit health system delivering hospital care

LCMC Health is a non-profit health system in Louisiana that operates nine hospitals, urgent care centers, and physician practices to serve communities across New Orleans and the Gulf Coast. Its care model coordinates services across facilities to treat the whole patient, supported by a family-like, hospitable culture. The system stands out through its local, community-focused network and non-profit mission, along with collaborations with universities to bring current care and train new providers. Its goal is to deliver the best possible care for every person in its communities and guide the Gulf Coast toward a healthier future.

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Headquarters
New Orleans, LA
Founded
2009

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