Medical Lab Assistant / Phlebotomist

Ardent Health Services • Pocatello, ID

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About The Position

Join our team as a variable shift, PRN, Laboratory Medical Laboratory Assistant / Phlebotomist in Pocatello, ID. Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better. We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. Portneuf Medical Center is a nationally recognized healthcare leader with 205 beds, serving as the region’s Level II Trauma and tertiary care center and home to the Portneuf Heart and Vascular Institute, Portneuf Cancer Center, Portneuf Medical Group, and Portneuf Air Rescue.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Nice To Haves

• Certification from nationally recognized agency as a phlebotomist.
• Certification from a nationally recognized agency as a medical lab assistant within 2 years of hire date.
• Experience working in the clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist other laboratory personnel in specimen collection, specimen receiving, specimen processing, laboratory testing, process improvement, and quality initiatives.
• Ensure specimens are obtained in accordance with laboratory guidelines.
• Demonstrate proper communication skills to relate pertinent data or information about the patient or laboratory sample to appropriate care provider.
• Follow proper protocols for specimen packaging and specimen transport.
• Responsible for patient registration, lab test ordering, specimen receipt, accessioning, processing and specimen distribution according to protocol.
• Demonstrate proper infection control practices, proper patient identification, performs proper prompt specimen transport.
• Perform proper drug screen collection and processing, as assigned.
• Monitor phlebotomy draw list and assign/dispatch phlebotomists to draw specimens as assigned.
• Perform courier duties as assigned.
• Perform laboratory tests in compliance with policies and procedures as assigned.
• Assist in preparing laboratory equipment for testing.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees