Lab Assistant

Willis Knighton Health; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Willis Knighton Health's WK Pierremont laboratory seeks a highly organized lab assistant for the night shift in Shreveport, LA. The role supports routine and non-routine specimen preparation and reporting of results, with independent work and team collaboration.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, basic computer literacy, and strong communication skills. Louisiana State Lab Assistant License is preferred; extensive orientation and CEU opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent; computer experience and basic medical terminology knowledge preferred.
• Must be able to meet department physical requirements.
• Work in a noisy, chemically hazardous and biohazardous environment with safety practices.
• Good verbal and written communication with customers and coworkers.
• Ability to reflect good judgment when resolving problems.
• Ability to work well under stress while maintaining production and quality.

Responsibilities

• Process specimens from inpatient and outpatient areas and deliver to core laboratory areas.
• Send and track referred specimens using site batches, worksheets and outstanding reports.
• Utilize LIS order entry, specimen receipt, report lookup and printing functions.
• Participate in training programs and orientation during initial start date.
• Maintain compliance and specimen integrity through careful problem solving.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Computer literacy

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

WK Pierremont

• Lab
• Lab-Office & Admin

Shreveport, LA

Allied Health

Full-Time, Night, 09:00PM-5:30AM

Posted 07/31/2026

Req # 10535

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

Sunday-Thursday 9PM-5:30AM