Laboratory Assistant 1

St. Luke's Health System • Twin Falls, ID

3d

About The Position

The Lab Assistant 1 is responsible for the pre-analytical processing of laboratory specimens AND/OR for the procurement and preparation of laboratory specimens for testing. Performs simple tasks and tests under direct supervision. Transcribe laboratory testing orders efficiently and accurately. Ensure specimens are properly identified, labeled, collected, and stored. Basic specimen processing. - Distribute or track specimens to the appropriate areas of the laboratory for testing. Basic knowledge of specimen collections from individuals of varying ages, diverse physical and mental disabilities, and health conditions. May perform Point of Care Testing (POCT), (if applicable to site). Explain collection procedures and provide patient instructions to ensure the accurate collection or preparation of specimens, to facilitate patient/caregiver understanding, and to reduce patient anxiety. Handle basic patient complications and escalate patient concerns to leadership. Complies with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids. Maintains a safe and clean working environment. May register patients or provide courier services. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school Diploma or equivalent
• 0 years' experience

Responsibilities

• Pre-analytical processing of laboratory specimens
• Procurement and preparation of laboratory specimens for testing
• Performs simple tasks and tests under direct supervision
• Transcribe laboratory testing orders efficiently and accurately
• Ensure specimens are properly identified, labeled, collected, and stored
• Basic specimen processing
• Distribute or track specimens to the appropriate areas of the laboratory for testing
• Basic knowledge of specimen collections from individuals of varying ages, diverse physical and mental disabilities, and health conditions
• May perform Point of Care Testing (POCT), (if applicable to site)
• Explain collection procedures and provide patient instructions to ensure the accurate collection or preparation of specimens, to facilitate patient/caregiver understanding, and to reduce patient anxiety
• Handle basic patient complications and escalate patient concerns to leadership
• Complies with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment
• May register patients or provide courier services
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• competitive salary
• retirement plans
• medical, dental, and vision offerings
• on-site massages
• on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program
• access to the Personify Health Wellness tool
• formal training and career development offerings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees