Laboratory Assistant 1-155353

St. Luke's Health System; Ketchum (ID); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

on-site massages

on-site counseling via our EmployeeAss

Job summary

St. Luke’s Health System is seeking a Lab Assistant 1 to support the pre-analytical processing of specimens and the preparation of specimens for testing, under direct supervision.

Responsibilities include transcription of orders, ensuring proper specimen labeling and storage, and basic processing. The role may involve POCT, patient instruction, and limited patient interaction, with a strong emphasis on safety and accuracy.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Transcribe laboratory testing orders accurately.
• Ensure specimens are properly identified, labeled, collected, and stored.
• Basic specimen processing and distribution to testing areas.
• Explain collection procedures and provide patient instructions to ensure accurate collection and reduce anxiety.
• Handle basic patient complications and escalate concerns to leadership.
• Comply with PPE requirements and maintain a safe, clean workspace.
• May register patients or provide courier services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Transcribe orders

Specimen labeling

POCT awareness

Patient instruction

Education

High school Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

• 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.

• on-site massages
• on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program
• access to the Personify Health Wellness tool
• other formal training and career development offerings

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.