Lab Assistant II: Training & Quality Lead

St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Inc.; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will support training of new staff, participate in quality improvement initiatives, and serve as a key liaison for clinical and administrative coordination, demonstrating autonomy and leadership.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Prior registration and supervisory experience in a hospital or physician office setting.
• Experience with Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance rules.
• Familiarity with medical terminology (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Collects, receives, identifies, labels, processes, and transports specimens.
• Performs waived laboratory testing and data entry.
• Maintains equipment and lab areas, ensuring infection control standards.
• Supports training and onboarding of new Lab Assistants.
• Collaborates with providers to ensure timely communication of results.
• Contributes to quality improvement projects.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership potential

Critical thinking

Initiative

Organizational skills

Training

Biological specimens handling

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR/LIS systems

Job description

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

You will support training of new staff, participate in quality improvement initiatives, and serve as a key liaison for clinical and administrative coordination, demonstrating autonomy and leadership.