Lab Assistant II - Clinical Lab Leader & Trainer

ScionHealth; Lewiston, Northern (ID, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, Idaho invites qualified candidates for Lab Assistant II. The role performs advanced technical and clerical duties across laboratory functions, including specimen collection, processing, data entry, and quality control.

You will support training and lead quality improvement initiatives within a fast-paced setting. Qualifications include an Associate’s degree in laboratory science (required) and 1+ year in a clinical lab; CPT – Phlebotomy Technician

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in laboratory science is required; a related bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• 1+ year experience in a clinical laboratory setting is required.
• CPT – Phlebotomy Technician Certification upon hire is preferred.
• HIPAA, OSHA, and accreditation standards must be upheld.

Responsibilities

• Collect, process, and transport specimens including send-outs.
• Perform waived laboratory testing.
• Train and onboard new Lab Assistants.
• Maintain equipment and phlebotomy stations.
• Ensure timely communication of results with providers.

Skills

EMR/LIS proficiency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership potential

Phlebotomy safety

HIPAA/OSHA compliance

Laboratory workflows understanding

Education

Associate’s Degree in laboratory science

Bachelor’s Degree in biology, chemistry or related science

Job description

St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, Idaho invites qualified candidates for Lab Assistant II. The role performs advanced technical and clerical duties across laboratory functions, including specimen collection, processing, data entry, and quality control.

You will support training and lead quality improvement initiatives within a fast-paced setting. Qualifications include an Associate’s degree in laboratory science (required) and 1+ year in a clinical lab; CPT – Phlebotomy Technician