Lab Assistant II — Training & Quality Lead

ScionHealth; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, Idaho, is looking for a Lab Assistant II to support multiple laboratory functions with advanced duties, training, and leadership potential.

You will collect specimens, process and report results, assist with quality improvement, and mentor new staff in a teamwork‑focused environment. Join a recognized facility that values patient safety, staff development, and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with EMR/LIS systems and understanding of lab workflows.
• Strong communication, training, and organizational abilities.
• Demonstrates initiative, leadership potential, and critical thinking.
• Skilled in handling biological specimens safely and accurately.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and performing regular physical activity in a clinical setting.
• Maintains confidentiality and adheres to HIPAA, OSHA, and accreditation standards.
• Functions effectively in a fast-paced, high-complexity laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Collects, receives, identifies, labels, processes, and transports specimens including send-outs and drop-offs.
• Performs clerical and administrative duties including phones, data entry, and documentation.
• Assists with and performs waived laboratory testing.
• Supports training and onboarding of new Lab Assistants.
• Maintains and troubleshoots lab equipment and phlebotomy stations.
• Collaborates with providers and staff to ensure timely communication of results.
• Participates in laboratory quality improvement projects and in-service training.
• Maintains supply inventory and ensures lab area is organized, clean, and compliant with infection control standards.
• Responds to laboratory incidents and assists in utility failure procedures.
• Communicates with supervisor on opportunities for quality and process enhancements.

Skills

EMR/LIS proficiency

Communication & training

Leadership potential

Specimen handling

Physical ability 50 lbs

HIPAA/OSHA/confidentiality

Fast-paced lab environment

Education

Associate’s in laboratory science

Bachelor’s in biology/chemistry

Tools

Phlebotomy Technician Certification

Job description

St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, Idaho, is looking for a Lab Assistant II to support multiple laboratory functions with advanced duties, training, and leadership potential.

You will collect specimens, process and report results, assist with quality improvement, and mentor new staff in a teamwork‑focused environment. Join a recognized facility that values patient safety, staff development, and compassionate care.