Lab Assistant

Willis-Knighton-Health-System; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Willis-Knighton Health System in Shreveport, LA seeks a temporary, day-shift Lab Assistant to support routine and non-routine lab tasks with strong organization and communication.

Responsibilities include processing specimens from inpatient and outpatient areas, tracking referred specimens, and using LIS for order entry and reporting. A high school diploma and basic computer skills are required. Training is provided with CEU opportunities to maintain competency.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills are required.
• Computer experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process specimens from inpatient and outpatient areas and deliver to the designated core laboratory areas.
• Send and track referred specimens using site batches, worksheets and outstanding specimen reports.
• Use LIS order entry, specimen receipt, report lookup, report printing, and other computer functions.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer experience

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

WK Medical Center · Lab · Lab-Lab Assistants

Shreveport , LA

Allied Health

Temporary , Day , 10AM-6:30PM

Posted 07/28/2026

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