LAB Assistant Certified-Lab Admingeneral-Full Time

Company: Christus Health
Location: Shreveport
Posted on: June 4, 2025

Job Description:

Description
Summary:

Accurately evaluates specimen orders and enter clinical data/information into a variety of computer systems (i. e. order entry, patient demographics and/or results). Identifies any missing or invalid data entry information and take the appropriate action to correct. Operates automated and semi-automated equipment according to standard operating procedures.
Effectively communicate supply deficiencies to appropriate personnel, including deficiencies related to specimens, paperwork, database information, and equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
  
• Accurately document information as required, including processing logs, quality control, and labeling of reagents.
  
• Cleans, sanitizes, and maintains laboratory equipment and glassware.
  
• Maintains and distributes laboratory supplies.
  
• Packages laboratory biohazard waste for disposal following established standards and practices.
  
• Maintains laboratory coat supply
  
• Orders, receives, stocks, ships and tracks laboratory equipment and supplies.
  
• Ensuring all equipment is functioning correctly or scheduling equipment repair or replacement.
  
• Tracks equipment calibrations and preventative maintenance.
  
• Maintains inventory of all consumables and reagents.
  
• Assists in arranging the disposal of biohazard and chemical waste.
  
• Assists with the enforcement of all laboratory policies and procedures.
  
• Assists in enforcing safety around PPEs (personal protective equipment's)
  
• Follows established protocols for safety, infection control, security, compliance, and the use of hazardous materials.
  
  Job Requirements:
  
  Education/Skills
  
  
  • Associate of Science Degree preferred.
    
  • Basic knowledge in the areas of microbiology, immunology or molecular biology and biochemistry as related to infectious diseases required.
    
    Experience
    
    
    • 1 year of experience in a clinical laboratory setting or length of time to complete certification program preferred.
      
      Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
      
      
      • Medical Laboratory Assistant Certification or Phlebotomist Certification - PBT (ASCP), RPT (AMT), CPT (NPA) or equivalent required.
        
      • Louisiana requires State Licensure. -
        
        Work Schedule:
        
        TBD
        
        Work Type:
        
        Full Time

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