LABORATORY - LAB ASSISTANT

Mountain View Hospital; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountain View Hospital is seeking a Lab Assistant to join our team in Idaho Falls. You will order, collect, process routine and specialty testing, and return results to providers. Ensure accurate data entry, labeling, and exceptional service to patients, physicians, and staff.

The role requires proficiency in blood collection, adherence to policies, and the ability to multitask under pressure. Benefits and education reimbursement are available based on status.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or higher.
• Current BLS Certification.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Proficiency in collecting correct blood samples and other body fluids, ensuring proper patient identification and labeling of samples.
• Follows hospital policies and procedures for transporting and delivering samples to laboratory.
• Knowledge of ordering, stocking and rotating laboratory supplies.
• Maintain records of tests performed; scan orders and lab results into EMR; print and fax lab reports to ordering doctor.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Shows excellent customer service on phone and in person to patients and staff.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma

BLS Certification

Driver's license

Tools

Computers

Office equipment

Job description

Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Lab Assistant to join our team!

Job Summary

Order, collect, process routine and specialty testing, and return results back to the provider. Ensure accurate and timely data entry, scanning, and faxing. Provide excellent customer service on the phone and in person to all patients, doctors and other medical staff. Work well under pressure. Ensure proper patient identification and labeling of specimens. Perform EKGs, IV starts, IRTs, Therapeutic phlebotomies, etc. Follow all hospital and laboratory policies and procedures. Perform CLIA waived testing. Must be able to troubleshoot, prioritize specimens (STAT, ASAP, Routine, Pre-op, etc.), multitask, and be flexible in order to accommodate the needs of the laboratory.

Benefits

Taking care of our community starts with taking care of our own team. Mountain View Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
• Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital

Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.

Duties And Responsibilities

• 1. Proficiency in collecting correct blood samples and other body fluids, ensuring proper patient identification and labeling of samples.
• Follows hospital policies and procedures for transporting and delivering samples to laboratory.
• Knowledge of ordering, stocking and rotating laboratory supplies.
• Ensure that patients receive appropriate competent and quality clinical care and that customer service meets patient’s expectation.
• Adherence by staff to all policies and procedures to include the employee handbook.
• Provides age appropriate care.
• Reporting, monitoring, and management of patient and staff incidents.
• Monitoring and management of patient and physician satisfaction results.
• Comply with standard precautions by using personal protective equipment as required.
• Develop, utilize, and maintain professional relationships within our organization and its affiliates.
• Maintain effective working relationships between nursing, clerical, medical and allied health staff.
• Maintains strict quality control for procedures.
• Organize requisitions received for collection, Maintains records of tests performed Scanning orders and lab results into electronic medical system, print and fax lab reports to ordering doctor.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Shows excellent customer service on phone and in person to anyone that enters the laboratory.
• Performs miscellaneous tasks that promote smooth operations.
• Other duties as deemed necessary

About Mountain View

Mountain View Hospital and our 29 affiliate clinics are committed to providing compassionate, cutting edge care to our patients. We serve the entire Snake River Valley – all the way from Pocatello to Rexburg. Our medical capabilities span everything from wound care to urgent care, oncology to neurology, physical therapy to speech therapy, a Level III NICU, robust robotic surgery department and a continuously expanding rural health practice.

Our work environment is mission driven, people-centric and supportive. It is what sets apart and makes people excited to come to work each day.

Qualifications

Education/Certification: High School Diploma or higher. Current BLS Certification. Valid driver’s license.

Experience: Phlebotomy course or phlebotomy experience preferred.

Equipment/Technology: Experience with computers and office equipment, required.

Language/Communication: Must be able to read and communicate (oral and written) effectively in English. Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely.

Mathematical Skills: General Math skills

Mental Capabilities: Can frequently and consistently make sound judgments. Must be organized, multi-tasker, and a critical thinker

Interpersonal: Excellent communication skills, and ability to work well with others. Be a team player and flexible.