Laboratory Assistant II

What We're Looking For

• Self-motivated with a desire to learn.
• Excel in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Current Louisiana Lab Assistant license through LASBME or an MLT/MT degree required.
• Associates or Bachelor's degree in a physical or biological science preferred.

At Baton Rouge General our patients aren't the only people we take care of, we take care of our team too. We are proud to offer our employees the benefits and resources they need to be their best selves at work and at home.

• A comprehensive benefits program for you and your family.
• Professional development & support.
• Various employee perks including generous paid time off, flexible positions, and our Baton Rouge General Fit! program.
• We are a nationally and locally recognized leader in quality and ranked one of the best healthcare employers in the state.

Under supervision of a licensed Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Technician, performs duties in the pre-analytic test phases including specimen aliquoting and labeling, specimen delivery to testing areas, culture plating, specimen placement on testing equipment and performance of designated waived laboratory testing. Correlates data obtained based upon knowledge of techniques principles, and instruments. Investigates problems, performs corrective and preventive maintenance of equipment, prepares reagents and performs data entry.

Applies clinical laboratory techniques in accordance with standard methodologies.

• Collects blood and specimens from patients according to departmental protocol and policy.
• Accessions patient samples into the laboratory computer system and distributes to the technical departments for analysis.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the principles of phlebotomy and accessioning.
• Follows established safety policies regarding biohazard and sharp exposure.
• Practices appropriate safety, environmental, and infection control procedures.
• Maintains recollects at or below 2 % benchmark.
• Maintains accurate patient identification in phlebotomy, accessioning, pre-analytic and designated analytic areas of the laboratory.
• Maintains good performance in blood culture collection.
• Performs accurate and timely plating of cultures according to departmental protocol.
• Performs and reports accurate designated waived testing in a timely fashion.
• Performs specimen loading on designated equipment under direction of MLT or MT.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

At Baton Rouge General we are a community of compassionate, caring individuals who set the bar when it comes to healthcare excellence. Our mission is to preserve and restore health, one person at a time. From clinical to non-clinical – what you do here matters.

With over 600 licensed beds between three campuses, Baton Rouge General offers the full spectrum of care from delivering newborns to providing end of life support through hospice. With clinics located throughout Baton Rouge and the surrounding areas, our physician group provides patients with comprehensive care and a full suite of specialties, including internal and family medicine and specialty care.

Ready to be part of a team that values your skills and dedication? Apply now and take the next step in your career with us.