Lab Assistant

Willis Knighton Health; Louisiana; On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education (CEU)

Job summary

Willis Knighton Health's WK Pierremont lab, located in Shreveport, LA, seeks a highly organized lab assistant for a PRN position with weekend hours (Friday/Saturday nights) and day shifts. The role supports routine and non-routine lab activities and requires strong attention to detail and effective communication.

The position includes orientation and extensive training within the first 1–2 months, plus annual continuing education to maintain competency.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or equivalent required; computer experience and medical terminology knowledge preferred.
• Must meet department physical requirements.
• Ability to work in a noisy, chemically hazardous and biohazardous environment; practice safety.
• Good verbal and written communication with customers and co-workers.
• Ability to reflect good judgment when resolving problems.
• Ability to work well under pressure while maintaining quality.
• Louisiana State Lab Assistant License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process specimens from inpatient and outpatient areas and deliver to core laboratory areas.
• Send and track referred specimens using site batches, worksheets and reports.
• Use LIS order entry, receive specimens, look up reports, print reports and perform other computer functions.

Skills

Lab procedures

Client/patient communication

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

High school Diploma

Tools

LIS order entry

Computer skills

Job description

WK Pierremont

• Lab
• Lab-Office & Admin

Shreveport, LA

Allied Health

Temporary, Day, Hours will vary

Posted 10/06/2026

Req # 11024

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.

Qualifications

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


• Must be able to meet department physical requirements.


• Must be able to work in a noisy, chemically hazardous and biohazardous environment, practicing good safety habits.


• Must have good verbal and written communication skills with customers and co-workers.


• Must have the ability to reflect good judgment when determining what action to take when resolving problems.


• Must be able to work well in a stressful environment, under pressure, while maintaining production and quality standards.


• Louisiana State Lab Assistant License is preferred**

Job Specific Information

This is PRN position; hours will vary. Primarily weekend hours needed (Friday/Saturday nights)