Lab Assistant (LSBME)

LCMC Health Job OpportunityYour job is more than a job. Everyone is. And that's what makes you great at your job—all the little extras you bring to work every day, the things that make you you. At LCMC Health we value those things about you, because we know that all those little extras add up to extraordinary. And we've built a culture that supports and celebrates the extraordinary. You'll see it when you come to work here, in the spirit of our places and the faces of our people. And every patient we heal, every family we comfort, every life we improve is the outcome of countless little extras adding up to an extraordinary result. Join LCMC Health, and you'll find that our everyday makes it easy to live your extraordinary.This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.General duties include:Processes specimens maintaining positive specimen identification.Maintains work area to ensure accurate processing of all specimens.Labels, processes and distributes specimens according to department standards. Assists with procedural set up, specimen plating, slide staining, etc.Performs laboratory testing as evidenced by competency. Performs phlebotomy procedures using venipuncture, when necessary, in accordance with standard laboratory policy and procedures.Performs clerical duties as assigned by supervisor or as designated.Files requisitions, processes and distributes reports as assigned. Assists with communications with coworkers and other areas of the hospital by answering the phone, taking messages, etc.Receives specimens into the LIS, operates pneumatic tube system and distributes specimens as needed. Accurately receives specimens and routes to the correct lab or automation line.Experience qualifications:1 year of directly related experience required.Education qualifications:High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.Associate's Degree in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science preferred.Licenses and certifications:Basic Life Support Health Care Provider American Heart AssociationLaboratory Assistant Louisiana State Board of Medical ExaminersWork shift:Variable Hours (United States of America)LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little "come on in" attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health's culture of everyday extraordinary.About West Jefferson Medical Center:West Jefferson Medical Center, a cornerstone of LCMC Health's incredible community of care, is regionally recognized and nationally accredited. For over 60 years, we've been the hospital-of-choice on the west bank of Jefferson Parish for health, wellness, and family-centered care. Learn more about West Jefferson Medical Center and our Leapfrog "Grade A" Hospital Safety distinction.Your extras:Deliver healthcare with heart.Give people a reason to smile.Put a little love in your work.Be honest and real, but with compassion.Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.See opportunities, not problems – it's all about perspective.Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.Love what makes you, you - because we doYou are welcome here. LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.Simple things make the difference.To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information.To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background.To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed.To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.