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Baptistjax

$13.75 - $18.75/hr

Baptist Health has full-service pathology labs that deliver accurate, timely diagnostic results ... As a Medical Laboratory Assistant II, you will be responsible for: * Performing a variety of ...

LCMC Health

Lab Assistant PRN

Marrero, LA · On-site

Answers phone calls, demonstrating appropriate customer service skills * Must work weekends and ... Previous lab assistant experience preferred. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS * Laboratory Assistant ...

LCMC Health

Lab Assistant PRN

Marrero, LA

Answers phone calls, demonstrating appropriate customer service skills * Must work weekends and ... Previous lab assistant experience preferred. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS * Laboratory Assistant ...

Baptistjax

$13.75 - $18.75/hr

Baptist Health is currently looking for a Medical Laboratory Assistant III to join our Lab Outreach ... Baptist Health has full-service pathology labs that deliver accurate, timely diagnostic results ...

LCMC Health

Lab assistant Evening shift

Metairie, LA · On-site

Your Everyday Assist medical technologists and other lab staff with procedural set up, specimen ... service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and ...

Savard Group

Computer Lab Attendant

Vinton, LA · On-site

$15/hr

Check in team members as they arrive to participate in the survey. * Assist team members with ... Key Requirements: * Previous clerical, administrative, customer service, or general labor ...

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What is the difference between Lab Service Assistant vs Laboratory Technician?

AspectLab Service AssistantLaboratory Technician
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; on-the-job trainingAssociate degree or certification in laboratory sciences
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, diagnostic labsResearch labs, clinical laboratories, hospitals
Job ResponsibilitiesPreparing samples, maintaining lab equipment, assisting techniciansPerforming tests, analyzing samples, recording data

While both roles support laboratory operations, Lab Service Assistants focus on sample preparation and equipment maintenance, whereas Laboratory Technicians perform detailed testing and analysis. The roles often overlap in work environment and entry requirements, but Laboratory Technicians typically require more specialized training and handle more complex testing tasks.

What exactly does a lab service assistant do?

A lab service assistant supports laboratory operations by preparing samples, maintaining equipment, and ensuring proper documentation. They often handle tasks such as inventory management, cleaning lab tools, and assisting technicians or scientists, typically working in a controlled environment and following safety protocols.

What qualifications do I need to be a lab service assistant?

To become a lab service assistant, candidates typically need a high school diploma or equivalent. Relevant skills include attention to detail, basic knowledge of laboratory procedures, and the ability to operate lab equipment; some positions may require certification or training in safety protocols. Prior experience in a laboratory or healthcare setting can be advantageous.
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Pathologists' Assistant

Baton Rouge, LA • On-site

Lighthouse Lab Services
Health Care and Social Assistance • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Lighthouse Lab Servicesexternal

$78K - $145K/yr

Full-time

Retirement

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Lighthouse lab Services seeks a Pathologists' Assistant to serve in an existing Pathology Laboratory in Baton Rouge, LA

About Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge, Louisiana's capital city with a metro area of nearly 800,000 residents, offers the cultural richness of South Louisiana with a cost of living below many comparable markets. Residents enjoy exceptional cuisine, LSU athletics, Gulf Coast recreation, music festivals, and a thriving arts scene, all within a welcoming community. With a growing healthcare and research presence, Baton Rouge offers the opportunity to build a career while enjoying a high quality of life. 

About the Laboratory

The laboratory is a multi-specialty private practice providing a full spectrum of anatomic and clinical pathology services for hospitals, surgery centers, and clinical laboratories in Baton Rouge and throughout Southeast Louisiana. Their team of 15 well-respected, board-certified pathologists is looking for a skilled PA to join an existing team of 4 PAs, rotating between our privately owned laboratory, where the majority of specimens are received, grossed, and processed, and one other hospital lab. Both sites offer a wide, balanced range of specimens that range from routine biopsies to complex cancer resections. Between all locations the laboratory processed 93,000 surgical cases last year. 

Primary Responsibilities

  • Perform accurate gross dissection and detailed description of surgical specimens across the full case spectrum — from routine biopsies to complex cancer resections
  • Specimen processing and submission for histologic processing and special studies
  • Rotate between the laboratory's privately owned laboratory (primary grossing site) and a woman's hospital lab, ensuring broad, balanced clinical exposure
  • Collaborate closely with pathologists and technical staff to maintain quality and workflow efficiency
  • Contribute to lab workflow coordination and other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an NAACLS/ASCP-accredited Pathologists' Assistant program
  • PA(ASCP) certification or eligibility to sit for the board exam
  • Ability to work cooperatively within diverse clinical environments
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to build positive working relationships with pathologists and technical staff
  • New graduates or impending graduates are encouraged to apply

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary $78K-145K Depending on Experience, Education, Certification
  • Full comprehensive benefits
  • 401K with match and profit share available after 1 year of service
  • Private practice environment versus a hospital system
  • Broad case volume and specimen diversity across two active sites

About Us:

At Lighthouse Lab Services, we offer solutions to help start, grow, and run clinical laboratories. Our recruiting team has over 22 years of proven success placing job seekers in positions ranging from entry-level Medical Technologists to seasoned Laboratory Directors. We recruit nationwide, for permanent and travel positions with clients ranging from small hospitals to large reference laboratories.

It is the policy of Lighthouse Lab Services to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, Lighthouse Lab Services will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Lighthouse Lab Services | 800-838-0602 | lighthouselabservices.com

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