Laboratory Assistant 1

St. Luke's Health System; Buhl (ID); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

St. Luke’s Health System is seeking a Lab Assistant 1 to support pre-analytical processing and specimen preparation for testing. The role involves transcribing orders, labeling and tracking specimens, and basic processing under direct supervision.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent with zero years of experience. Responsibilities include patient instruction, PPE compliance, and maintaining a safe work environment in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 0 years’ experience.
• No licenses or certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe laboratory testing orders accurately and efficiently.
• Ensure specimens are properly identified, labeled, collected, and stored.
• Handle basic specimen processing and route specimens to the testing areas.
• Have basic knowledge of specimen collection from individuals of varying ages and conditions.
• May perform Point of Care Testing (POCT) if applicable to site.
• Explain collection procedures to patients and provide instructions to reduce anxiety.
• Comply with PPE requirements to protect against exposure to biofluids.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• May register patients or provide courier services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Transcription

Specimen handling

POCT knowledge

Patient instruction

PPE compliance

Safety awareness

Patient registration

Courier services

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Requirements:

The Lab Assistant 1 is responsible for the pre-analytical processing of laboratory specimens AND/OR for the procurement and preparation of laboratory specimens for testing. Performs simple tasks and tests under direct supervision.

What You Can Expect:

• Transcribe laboratory testing orders efficiently and accurately.
• Ensure specimens are properly identified, labeled, collected, and stored.
• Basic specimen processing. - Distribute or track specimens to the appropriate areas of the laboratory for testing.
• Basic knowledge of specimen collections from individuals of varying ages, diverse physical and mental disabilities, and health conditions.
• May perform Point of Care Testing (POCT), (if applicable to site).
• Explain collection procedures and provide patient instructions to ensure the accurate collection or preparation of specimens, to facilitate patient/caregiver understanding, and to reduce patient anxiety. Handle basic patient complications and elevate patient concerns to leadership.
• Complies with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment.
• May register patients or provide courier services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Education: High school Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 0 years’ experience.
• Licenses/Certifications: None

Requirements:

The Lab Assistant 1 is responsible for the pre-analytical processing of laboratory specimens AND/OR for the procurement and preparation of laboratory specimens for testing. Performs simple tasks and tests under direct supervision.

What You Can Expect:

• Transcribe laboratory testing orders efficiently and accurately.
• Ensure specimens are properly identified, labeled, collected, and stored.
• Basic specimen processing. - Distribute or track specimens to the appropriate areas of the laboratory for testing.
• Basic knowledge of specimen collections from individuals of varying ages, diverse physical and mental disabilities, and health conditions.
• May perform Point of Care Testing (POCT), (if applicable to site).
• Explain collection procedures and provide patient instructions to ensure the accurate collection or preparation of specimens, to facilitate patient/caregiver understanding, and to reduce patient anxiety. Handle basic patient complications and elevate patient concerns to leadership.
• Complies with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment.
• May register patients or provide courier services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Education: High school Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 0 years’ experience.
• Licenses/Certifications: None

What's in it for you:

At St. Luke’s, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission – and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Personify Health Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.

St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.

*Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.