Lab Assistant

Beacon Clinic•Post Falls, ID

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Beacon has an excellent opportunity available within our clinic as a Lab Assistant. If you are looking for exciting, flexible, and stimulating work with meaningful advancement opportunities available, then consider Beacon the right place for you!

Requirements

High level of attention to detail
Performs work in a professional, compassionate manner
Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and within a team environment
Compassionate and caring bedside manner

Nice To Haves

Lab or science background strongly recommended.
Phlebotomy certification required.

Responsibilities

Prepares patients before drawing blood.
Explains blood draw procedures to patients and answers questions about the process.
Verifies patient information and labels blood samples properly.
Accurately updates patient information in the organization’s database.
Helps nervous or frightened patients remain calm during blood draws.
Draws or receives, labels, and safely stores samples to be tested.
Determines and performs tests needed for the analysis and report.
Records tests and analyses and then reports the results.
Discusses and answers any questions regarding results with patients.
Organizes and stores samples in accordance with all safety and other requirements to ensure the safety of personnel and integrity of the sample.
Cleans and maintains lab equipment, including recalibration of equipment.
Maintains equipment records and daily work logs.
Follows all health and safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe sanitary work area.
Ensures supplies such as medical testing materials, including needles, sample vials, blood storage bags, test tubes, etc. are stocked.
Willing to cross train in other appropriate clinic departments as needed.