Laboratory Assistant - St. Luke's Magic Valley Hospital

St.-Luke; Twin Falls (ID); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Wellness programs and on-site services

Career development opportunities

Job summary

St. Luke's Health System is seeking a full-time Lab Assistant for the Magic Valley Laboratory team at St. Luke's Magic Valley Hospital in Twin Falls, Idaho.

The role covers pre-analytical processing of specimens and basic testing under supervision, with a rotating weekend schedule and 8-hour shifts starting at 9am, 10am, or 11am. Responsibilities include order transcription, specimen labeling and handling, and basic patient instruction to ensure accurate collection.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• No prior experience required; on-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe laboratory testing orders accurately and efficiently.
• Ensure specimens are properly identified, labeled, collected, and stored.
• Perform basic specimen processing and distribute to the appropriate testing areas.
• Explain collection procedures to patients and provide instructions to reduce anxiety.
• Maintain PPE and a safe, clean working environment.
• May register patients or provide courier services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic laboratory skills

Patient communication

Education

High school Diploma or equivalent

Job description

St. Luke's Health System has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Lab Assistant to join our Magic Valley Laboratory team at St. Luke's Magic Valley Hospital! The Lab Assistant is responsible for the pre-analytical processing of laboratory specimens AND/OR for the procurement and preparation of laboratory specimens for testing and performs simple tasks and tests under direct supervision.

Lab Assistant schedule: the shift for this position is a rotating one with rotating weekends (about one weekend, every 4 weeks).

Hours per shift: 8-hour shifts with rotating start times: 9am, 10am, and 11am

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.
• 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.