Ochsner Health · 8 hours ago
Lab Assistant Trainee - Microbiology
New Orleans, LA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
0+ years expOchsner Health is committed to serving and innovating in healthcare since 1942. The Lab Assistant Trainee will perform various laboratory functions, including specimen collection and processing, while ensuring quality control and compliance with departmental protocols.
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Responsibilities
Performs specimen collection in accordance with department protocols while meeting established turnaround time goals
Processes orders accurately and timely including specimen accessioning and delivery to testing departments, order transcription, add-on tests, specimen rejection, and reconciliation of pending reports
Performs waived testing with minimal errors within established time frames. Performs microbiology set ups per protocols. Escalates issues to appropriate leader
Correctly performs and documents quality control and ensures appropriate documentation of corrective action. Promptly and accurately submits performance improvement data including SOS reports. Successfully completes individual competency and completes all annual educational requirements
Orders, inventories and stocks supplies to ensure appropriate pare levels are maintained and emergency orders are minimized. Changes printer ribbons and labels as needed
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
Required
High School diploma or equivalent
None work experience required
Proof of application to the State Board as a Laboratory Assistant Trainee or Laboratory Assistant in the state of practice must be acquired and submitted to Laboratory Management within 90 days from date of hire
Louisiana License as a Laboratory Assistant or Laboratory Assistant Trainee 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 patient information. Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard
Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals
Strong analytical skills
Good judgement skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Preferred
Formal phlebotomy training
1 Year Hospital Based Phlebotomy Experience
Company
Ochsner Health
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.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.6MKey Investors
Parkinson's Foundation
2023-07-25Grant
2018-10-04Grant· $1.6M
Leadership Team
Beth Walker
CEO
Kim Ellender
Chief Executive Officer - St. Bernard Parish Hospital
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