Clinical Lab Scientist: Precision Testing & Impact

St. Mary's Health & Clearwater Valley Health; Orofino (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary's Health & Clearwater Valley Health in Idaho seeks a Laboratory Technician to analyze specimens and report results per established laboratory protocols.

The role includes performing tests, calibrating and maintaining instruments, phlebotomy when required, and adhering to HIPAA and safety policies while communicating with patients and co-workers. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position in a hospital laboratory.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in a relevant science; bachelor's degree preferred.
• MLT (ASCP) or equivalent registration or completed a technician program.
• 6 months internship; preferred.
• Four months clinical laboratory internship preferred.
• ASCP or similar certification is preferred.
• Able to multitask and prioritize.
• Familiar with EMR system and accurate data entry skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze laboratory specimens and report results according to laboratory protocol and procedures.
• Perform testing of specimens according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.
• Maintain and calibrate instruments and equipment as required.
• Report test results in a timely manner.
• Troubleshoot instruments, equipment and reagents; notify supervisor if unable to solve problems.
• Follow hospital policies for universal precautions and safety; maintain HIPAA compliance.
• Perform phlebotomy (venipunctures, finger sticks) as appropriate.
• Share on-call duties with other laboratory staff.
• Communicate with patients, families and co-workers in person, in writing and by telephone.

Skills

Multitask

Data entry

Communication

Education

Associate degree in a relevant science

Tools

EMR system

Job description

St. Mary's Health & Clearwater Valley Health in Idaho seeks a Laboratory Technician to analyze specimens and report results per established laboratory protocols.

The role includes performing tests, calibrating and maintaining instruments, phlebotomy when required, and adhering to HIPAA and safety policies while communicating with patients and co-workers. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position in a hospital laboratory.