Lab Assistant

Willis Knighton Health • Shreveport, LA

5d

About The Position

The Lab Assistant supports laboratory staff with routine and non-routine activities related to laboratory specimen preparation and reporting results. The work is highly self-directed and may include communicating with clients or patients and resolving issues related to compliance and specimen integrity. The role requires working independently and collaboratively while following policies and procedures and maintaining attention to detail.

The employee attends hospital orientation on the initial start date, followed by an extensive, one-on-one laboratory training program covering all areas of the Lab Assistant position. This training typically takes one to two months. Annual continuing education is provided to maintain competency in Lab Assistant skills, safety, and general laboratory areas, and to help employees maintain certification requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Computer experience is preferred.
• Some knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.
• Ability to meet department physical requirements.
• Ability to work in a noisy, chemically hazardous, and biohazardous environment while practicing good safety habits.
• Good verbal and written communication skills with customers and coworkers.
• Ability to use good judgment when determining how to resolve problems.
• Ability to work well under stress and pressure while maintaining production and quality standards.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures and demonstrate commitment to tasks and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Computer experience.
• Some knowledge of medical terminology.
• Louisiana State Lab Assistant License.

Responsibilities

• Process specimens from inpatient and outpatient areas and deliver them to designated core laboratory areas.
• Send and track referred specimens using site batches, worksheets, and outstanding specimen reports.
• Use the laboratory information system (LIS) for order entry, specimen receipt, report lookup, report printing, and other computer functions.
• Communicate with clients or patients and help resolve issues related to compliance and specimen integrity.
• Attend hospital orientation and complete the laboratory training program.
• Participate in annual continuing education to maintain laboratory skills, safety competency, and certification requirements.

Benefits

• Annual continuing education, including CEUs to help maintain certification requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED