Laboratory Assistant 3

St. Luke's Health System•Boise, ID

3d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Luke's Health System has an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Lab Assistant to join our Boise Anatomic Cytology Services team in a full-time Lab Assistant 3 position! The Lab Assistant 3 is responsible for the pre-analytical processing of laboratory specimens AND/OR for the procurement and preparation of laboratory specimens for testing. Performs tasks and tests under limited supervision and acts as a mentor to all team members.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
2 years experience.

Nice To Haves

None.

Responsibilities

Transcribe laboratory testing orders in an efficient and accurate manner.
Ensure specimens are properly identified, labeled, collected, and stored.
Advanced specimen processing.
Distribute or track specimens to the appropriate areas of the laboratory for testing.
Advanced knowledge of specimen collections from individuals of varying ages, diverse physical and mental disabilities, and health conditions.
Proficient in performing Point of Care Testing (POCT), if applicable to the 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 moderate patient complications and address basic patient concerns.
May act as a resource for other team members on advanced tasks, complex questions, and/or patient concerns.
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.