Clinical Lab Assistant: Phlebotomy & Specimen Processing

St. Luke's Health System; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site massages

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness tools

Job summary

St. Luke's Health System is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support our Laboratory Services team across inpatient and outpatient settings. You will assist phlebotomy, specimen processing, and histology tasks with a focus on accuracy, safety, and patient care.

Ideal candidates have a HS diploma and phlebotomy training; certification is preferred. You will work in a fast-paced environment, coordinating with clinicians and using LIS/EHR systems to ensure proper data handling and TAT.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited phlebotomy training program or equivalent experience.
• National certification (e.g., ASCP, NHA, NCCT) preferred.
• One year of experience in a clinical or hospital-based laboratory setting.
• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) and laboratory information systems (LIS).

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and capillary blood collection procedures with safety and quality.
• Accurately identify patients and label specimens to maintain traceability.
• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care during collection.
• Maintain cleanliness and readiness of phlebotomy workstations and equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

LIS

EHR

Job description

St. Luke's Health System is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support our Laboratory Services team across inpatient and outpatient settings. You will assist phlebotomy, specimen processing, and histology tasks with a focus on accuracy, safety, and patient care.

Ideal candidates have a HS diploma and phlebotomy training; certification is preferred. You will work in a fast-paced environment, coordinating with clinicians and using LIS/EHR systems to ensure proper data handling and TAT.