Laboratory Assistant 1
Ketchum, IDJobPosted 4mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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St. Luke's Health System is hiring a Laboratory Assistant 1. The Laboratory Assistant 1 is responsible for the pre-analytical processing of laboratory specimens and/or for the procurement and preparation of laboratory specimens for testing. This role performs simple tasks and tests under direct supervision, ensuring specimens are properly identified, labeled, collected, and stored. The assistant also explains collection procedures to patients and maintains a safe and clean working environment.
Key focus areas include Transcribe laboratory testing orders efficiently and accurately, Ensure specimens are properly identified, labeled, collected, and stored, and Perform basic specimen processing.
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma. Important skills include Transcribe Laboratory Testing Orders, Specimen Identification, Specimen Labeling, Specimen Collection, Specimen Storage, and Basic Specimen Processing. Preferred (not required): Point Of Care Testing (POCT), Register Patients, and Provide Courier Services.
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Full job description
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.
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Transcribe laboratory testing orders efficiently and accurately.
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Ensure specimens are properly identified, labeled, collected, and stored.
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Basic specimen processing. - Distribute or track specimens to the appropriate areas of the laboratory for testing.
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Basic knowledge of specimen collections from individuals of varying ages, diverse physical and mental disabilities, and health conditions.
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May perform Point of Care Testing (POCT), (if applicable to site).
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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.
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Complies with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids.
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Maintains a safe and clean working environment.
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May register patients or provide courier services.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
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Education: High school Diploma or equivalent.
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Experience: 0 years’ experience.
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Licenses/Certifications: None
At St. Luke’s, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission - and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Personify Health Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.
St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.
*Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.
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