Technician (Specimen Mgmt Tech II)

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

Job summary

WK Medical Center in Alexandria, LA is seeking a Full-Time Laboratory Admissions Clerk for evening shift (4:00pm-12:30am). You will assist laboratory staff with specimen preparation, data entry, and patient communications, ensuring specimen integrity and accurate reporting of results.

The role is based in a noisy, chemical and biohazard environment. The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, the ability to work under pressure, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Good verbal and written communication skills with customers and co-workers.
• Ability to reflect good judgment when determining what action to take when resolving problems.
• Ability to work well in a stressful environment, under pressure, while maintaining production and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Data entry into the computer system manually or electronically, with no errors in a timely manner.
• Attend phone calls in a polite and efficient manner.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform a patient admission into the computer system.
• Demonstrates the ability to inspect specimens for proper labeling and specimen requirements.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Judgment

Stress management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Purpose Of The Position

Assists 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.

WK Medical Center

• Lab
• Lab-Tri-State

Alexandria, LA

Allied Health

Full-Time, Evenings, 4PM-12:30AM

Posted 08/06/2026

Req # 10649

Job Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include the following, but are not limited to:

• Data entry into the computer system manually or electronically, with no errors in a timely manner.
• Attend phone calls in a polite and efficient manner.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform a patient admission into the computer system.
• Demonstrates the ability to inspect specimens for proper labeling and specimen requirements.

Job Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must be able to meet department physical requirements.
• Must be able to 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 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.

Specific Job Information

This is a full-time position. Primary hours of work are 4:00pm-12:30 AM Monday–Friday with rotating holidays. No weekends