Specimen Management Tech II - Lab Ops (Evenings)

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

Job summary

WK Medical Center in Alexandria, LA seeks a full-time Allied Health Lab Assistant to support routine and non-routine laboratory tasks in a highly self-directed role. Working 12 PM–8:30 PM with rotating weekends/holidays, you will assist with specimen preparation and reporting of results.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, can operate under safety protocols in a noisy, chemical and biohazard environment, and communicates clearly with patients and staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Must meet department physical requirements.
• Must work in a noisy, chemical hazard and biohazard environment, practicing good safety habits.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills with customers and co-workers.
• Must reflect good judgment when resolving problems.
• Must work well under pressure, maintaining production and quality.

Responsibilities

• Data entry into the computer system accurately and timely.
• Attend phone calls in a polite and efficient manner.
• Demonstrates ability to perform patient admissions into the system.
• Inspect specimens for proper labeling and specimen requirements.

Skills

Data entry

Verbal and written communication

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

WK Medical Center in Alexandria, LA seeks a full-time Allied Health Lab Assistant to support routine and non-routine laboratory tasks in a highly self-directed role. Working 12 PM–8:30 PM with rotating weekends/holidays, you will assist with specimen preparation and reporting of results.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, can operate under safety protocols in a noisy, chemical and biohazard environment, and communicates clearly with patients and staff.