Lab Assistant

Willis Knighton Health; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

WK Medical Center in Shreveport, LA seeks a highly organized, efficient lab assistant for a temporary daytime position. The role requires the ability to work independently, as well as in a team, with strong attention to detail and adherence to policies.

Responsibilities include processing specimens from inpatient and outpatient areas, delivering to core laboratory areas, and using LIS order entry and computer systems to track and report results. Training is provided with orientation on start.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Computer experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process specimens from inpatient and outpatient areas.
• Deliver specimens to designated core laboratory areas.
• Send and track referred specimens using site batches and reports.
• Use LIS order entry and other computer functions.

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

LIS order entry

Job description

WK Medical Center

• Lab
• Lab-Lab Assistants

Shreveport, LA

Allied Health

Temporary, Day, 10AM-6:30PM

Posted 07/28/2026

Req # 10536

We are seeking a highly organized, efficient and multi-functional lab assistant with excellent communication skills. The ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment, is required. The candidate must possess skills in following policies and procedures, commitment to tasks and attention to detail, decision-making and problem-solving.

The purpose of this position is to assist laboratory staff in routine and non-routine activities pertaining to laboratory specimen preparation and reporting of results. Work will be highly self-directed and the person in this position may have responsibilities such as client/patient communications and problem-solving related to compliance and specimen integrity. Some of the job responsibilities are as follows: responsible for processing specimens from both inpatient and outpatient areas and delivery to the designated core laboratory areas; responsible for sending and tracking referred specimens using site batches, worksheets and outstanding specimen reports; responsible for the proper use of LIS order entry, specimen receipt, report lookup, report printing, and other computer functions.

All employees are required to attend hospital orientation on the initial start date and then will proceed to the laboratory to undergo an extensive training program which covers all areas of the lab assistant position. We provide a one-on-one approach to this process which typically is completed within the first one to two months of hire. Annual continuing education is provided by Willis-Knighton in an effort to maintain competency in lab assistant skills, safety and general laboratory areas. This also provides the employee CEU's to maintain certification requirements.

A high school Diploma or equivalent is required. Computer experience and some knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.

Job Specific Hours: PRN Position- 10AM-6:30PM