Lab Assistant

Willis-Knighton Health System; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

WK Medical Center in Shreveport, LA is seeking a capable Lab Assistant for night shift. The role involves processing specimens, tracking referred samples, and accurate use of LIS order entry and reporting tools.

Strong communication and attention to detail are required to support lab operations and maintain specimen integrity. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, comfort with computers, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team within a fast-paced hospital

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Computer experience and knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Process specimens from inpatient and outpatient areas and deliver to core labs.
• Send and track referred specimens using site batches and reports.
• Proper use of LIS order entry, specimen receipt, and report lookup.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Tools

LIS

Job description

WK Medical Center · Lab · Lab-Lab Assistants

Shreveport , LA

Allied Health

Full-Time , Night , 6:30PM-6AM 7on/off

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.