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Lab Assistant PRN

LCMC Health·Marrero, Louisiana

Part Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 16 days ago
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About the role

Perform patient testing of moderate complexity and conduct specimen collection via venipuncture and skin puncture. Manage laboratory maintenance, quality control, and inventory to ensure operational efficiency.

Your job is more than a job

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

Patient Testing

• Performs patient testing up to moderate complexity

General Laboratory

  • Performs daily temperature checks, analyzer maintenance, calibrations, and quality control in the assigned department
  • Notifies 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

Specimen Collection

  • Performs venipuncture and skin puncture on all patient age groups in accordance with department SOP
  • Performs appropriate patient identification according to SOP, utilizing at least two patient identifiers when collecting and labeling specimens at the bedside in the presence of the patient
  • Labels aliquots using at least two patient identifiers
  • Transcribes orders from outside providers as necessary
  • Responds to applicable code teams as needed
  • Adherence to blood and body fluid universal special precautions outlined by laboratory and organizational policies

Workload Management

  • Adheres to SOP in using handheld devices for specimen collection
  • Monitors collection list and documents status of outstanding collections
  • Monitors expected list for pending lab tests
  • Answers phone calls, demonstrating appropriate customer service skills
  • Must work weekends and holidays as assigned

Inventory Management

  • Ensures specimen collection supplies are available and within expiration dates
  • Notifies laboratory leadership when supplies are falling below thresholds or expiration dates are upcoming
  • Stocks supplies when deliveries are received
  • Stocks phlebotomy carts with supplies, ensuring adequate inventory available on cart for next shift

Specimen Handling and Receipt

  • Ensures that specimens are updated to received status and collection date/time, collector, and receipt date/time is accurate
  • Delivers specimens to the appropriate Lab Section.

Quality Assurance Related Duties

• Communicates complaints or problems to department supervisor

  • Education/Experience qualifications
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Previous lab assistant experience preferred.
  • Licenses and certifications
  • Laboratory Assistant Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners

Work 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 [https://www.lcmchealth.org/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 do

You 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.

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1. 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.

2. To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background.

3. 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.

4. 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.

Requirements

Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and certification as a Laboratory Assistant from the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners. Previous experience as a lab assistant is preferred.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • Quality Control
  • Inventory Management
  • Customer Service
  • Phlebotomy
  • Specimen Handling
  • Venipuncture
  • Specimen Collection
  • Patient Identification
  • Skin Puncture
  • Analyzer Maintenance

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Marrero, Louisiana
Posted
Jul 13, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

LCMC Health

We believe a hospital should actually be hospitable. We’re a New Orleans-based, non-profit health system on a mission: to provide the best possible care for every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond, and to put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way....

Salary listed on 4 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Market context

Physician roles in Louisiana remain selective

Physician openings in Louisiana are typically driven by ongoing demand in hospitals, clinics, and rural or underserved communities, where coverage needs can be persistent. These roles are competitive because employers often weigh specialty fit, licensure, and experience alongside patient-care expectations; this platform’s job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review the key details faster. Before applying, confirm the preferred qualifications listed here align with your background and prepare any Louisiana-specific licensing or credentialing documents.

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