LABORATORY - MICROBIOLOGY LAB ASSISTANT

Mountain View Hospital; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Mountain View Hospital is seeking a Microbiology Lab Assistant to support basic microbiology set up, track samples, and coordinate with MLS staff to meet turnaround targets. You will log in samples, monitor temperature and QC, and assist with daily tasks under the microbiology lead.

The role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and strong customer service for patients, doctors, and staff, with responsibilities across documentation, reports, and lab operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or higher.
• Current BLS Certification.
• Valid driver’s license.
• 2 years of phlebotomy experience required.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Set up culture types, including gram stains.
• Answer phone calls and read microbiology reports.
• Maintain QC and logs, and organize monthly QA reports.
• Prepare reports and ensure timely turnaround for tests.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients and providers.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Communication

Team player

Education

High School Diploma

BLS Certification

Tools

Lab equipment

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Hospital Main Campus - Idaho Falls, ID 83404

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: BLS Certification

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: Health Care

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

JOB SUMMARY:

Is the main point of contact for basic microbiology set up testing, directs advanced microbiology and resulting needs appropriately to MLS staff. Logs in and sets up microbiology samples in a timely manner, in order of priority, to ensure turnaround time targets are met. Tracks sample completion to notify an MLS to result in the EMR. Completes temperature monitoring and other tasks set by the microbiology lead on a daily basis. Ensures QC and patient logs are completed daily. Provide great customer service on the phone to patients, doctors and other medical staff. Works well under pressure.

BENEFITS:

• 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:

• Knowledge of handling laboratory supplies, ordering supplies, and stocking supplies.
• Set up of all culture types to include gram stains
• Answer phone calls, be able to read microbiology reports, and answer daily micro related questions
• All media QC and inventory sheet documentation
• Maintain all molecular and serology QC
• Daily/routine paperwork and documentation filing
• Pull appropriate reports, binders, documentation monthly for Microbiology Technical Supervisor/Laboratory Director review
• Check pending lists regularly, investigate and follow up on missing samples or incomplete tests
• Incubator maintenance: cleaning, water pan, etc
• Pull reports and put together monthly QA reports for supervisor review (gram stain TAT, aerobic isolates that take longer than 72 hrs, etc)
• Maintenance of all QC bacterial, fungal, and mycobacterial QC organisms (with the help of the supervisor establishing and maintaining a regular sub-culture schedule)
• All antibiotic disk inventory: monitor expiration dates, pull/replace appropriate discs for weekly QC, etc.
• Double check all manual charges for accuracy in the Microbiology department
• Provide competent and quality clinical care to all patients.
• Adherence by staff to all policies and procedures to include the employee handbook.
• Provides age appropriate care.
• Reporting of patient and staff incidents through the occurrence report process.
• Monitoring and management of formal complaints.
• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required. Knowledge and performance of sterile tech.
• Maintain, develop and utilize professional relationships with a wide range of organizations and specialists.
• Maintain effective working relationships between nursing, clerical, medical and allied health staff.
• Maintains strict quality control for procedures.
• Organize requisitions received for collection, Maintain records of tests performed, scan orders and lab results into electronic medical system, print and fax lab reports to ordering provider as needed.
• Provide excellent customer service on phone and in person to anyone that enters the laboratory.
• Performs miscellaneous tasks and other duties as deemed necessary that promote smooth operations.
• Help Medical Laboratory Scientists with tasks that ensure acceptable turnaround times are met.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

Experience: 2 years of phlebotomy experience required.

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

Language/Communication: The ability to read and communicate (oral and written) effectively in English. Bilingual is a plus. Must understand medical terminology.

Mathematical Skills: General Math skills.

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

Interpersonal: Good communication skills, and ability to work well with others. Team player and flexible.

Performance: Can work well under pressure and meet multiple and competing deadlines. Excellent customer service skills. Complete all tasks with minimal error and in a timely manner.