Medical Lab Technologist: Signing Bonus & Diagnostics

St. Joseph Regional Medical Center; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, Idaho is seeking a Medical Lab Technologist to perform routine and complex tests across chemistry, hematology, microbiology, and blood banking.

You will analyze results, ensure quality control, calibrate equipment, and maintain LIS records, collaborating with physicians to provide accurate diagnostic information. This role emphasizes teamwork, regulatory compliance (CLIA/CAP/OSHA), and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science.
• NAACLS-accredited MLS program preferred.
• ASCP/MTS/AMT certification preferred; state license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests in chemistry, hematology, microbiology, blood banking, and urinalysis
• Analyze, validate, and interpret test results to ensure diagnostic accuracy and regulatory compliance
• Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment according to established protocols
• Review and verify patient specimens to confirm accuracy before testing
• Maintain laboratory records, ensuring accurate data entry into the Laboratory Information System (LIS)
• Assist in quality assurance programs, including proficiency testing and equipment validation
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare staff to provide accurate test results
• Perform venipuncture, specimen collection, and sample processing as needed
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, adhering to infection control and safety protocols
• Participate in continuing education and stay updated on advancements in laboratory technology

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Lab instrumentation

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science

NAACLS-accredited MLS program preferred

ASCP/MTS/AMT certification preferred

State license as required

Job description

St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, Idaho is seeking a Medical Lab Technologist to perform routine and complex tests across chemistry, hematology, microbiology, and blood banking.

You will analyze results, ensure quality control, calibrate equipment, and maintain LIS records, collaborating with physicians to provide accurate diagnostic information. This role emphasizes teamwork, regulatory compliance (CLIA/CAP/OSHA), and ongoing professional development.