Weekend PRN Lab Support Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education (CEU)

Job summary

Willis Knighton Health's WK Pierremont lab, located in Shreveport, LA, seeks a highly organized lab assistant for a PRN position with weekend hours (Friday/Saturday nights) and day shifts. The role supports routine and non-routine lab activities and requires strong attention to detail and effective communication.

The position includes orientation and extensive training within the first 1–2 months, plus annual continuing education to maintain competency.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or equivalent required; computer experience and medical terminology knowledge preferred.
• Must meet department physical requirements.
• Ability to work in a noisy, chemically hazardous and biohazardous environment; practice safety.
• Good verbal and written communication with customers and co-workers.
• Ability to reflect good judgment when resolving problems.
• Ability to work well under pressure while maintaining quality.
• Louisiana State Lab Assistant License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process specimens from inpatient and outpatient areas and deliver to core laboratory areas.
• Send and track referred specimens using site batches, worksheets and reports.
• Use LIS order entry, receive specimens, look up reports, print reports and perform other computer functions.

Skills

Lab procedures

Client/patient communication

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

High school Diploma

Tools

LIS order entry

Computer skills

Job description

Willis Knighton Health's WK Pierremont lab, located in Shreveport, LA, seeks a highly organized lab assistant for a PRN position with weekend hours (Friday/Saturday nights) and day shifts. The role supports routine and non-routine lab activities and requires strong attention to detail and effective communication.

The position includes orientation and extensive training within the first 1–2 months, plus annual continuing education to maintain competency.