Laboratory Assistant Full-Time Nights

Description

Join St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, Idaho-where nationally recognized quality meets small-town heart. We're proud to be recognized for excellence and patient safety, including an "A" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, inclusion in Becker's list of "Great Community Hospitals," and U.S. News & World Report accolades for maternity care.

Here, you'll find a teamwork-first culture, leaders who support you, and coworkers who genuinely have your back. New grads are welcome-we're committed to training, mentoring, and helping you build confidence as you grow. And because we know great care starts with taking care of our people, we offer competitive benefits and a workplace you can feel good about.

If you're looking for a place to do meaningful work, build a career, and feel proud serving your community-you belong at St. Joe's.

Job Summary

The Lab Assistant II performs advanced technical and clerical duties across multiple laboratory functions, including specimen collection, processing, data entry, and quality control activities. This role supports training of new staff, assists with quality improvement initiatives, and serves as a key liaison for clinical and administrative coordination. The Lab Assistant II demonstrates increased competency, autonomy, and leadership relative to the Lab Assistant I role.

Essential Functions

• Collects, receives, identifies, labels, processes, and transports specimens including send-outs and drop-offs.

• Performs clerical and administrative duties including phones, data entry, and documentation.

• Assists with and performs waived laboratory testing.

• Supports training and onboarding of new Lab Assistants.

• Maintains and troubleshoots lab equipment and phlebotomy stations.

• Collaborates with providers and staff to ensure timely communication of results.

• Participates in laboratory quality improvement projects and in-service training.

• Maintains supply inventory and ensures lab area is organized, clean, and compliant with infection control standards.

• Responds to laboratory incidents and assists in utility failure procedures.

• Communicates with supervisor on opportunities for quality and process enhancements.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Proficient in EMR/LIS systems and understanding of laboratory workflows.

• Strong communication, training, and organizational skills.

• Demonstrates initiative, leadership potential, and critical thinking.

• Skilled in handling biological specimens safely and accurately.

• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and performing regular physical activity in a clinical setting.

• Maintains confidentiality and adheres to HIPAA, OSHA, and accreditation standards.

• Functions effectively in a fast-paced, high-complexity laboratory environment.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent, including education equivalent to completion of secondary school or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role (required)

Licenses/Certifications

• None required upon hire

Experience

• Prior registration and supervisory experience in a hospital or physician office setting (required)

• Prior experience demonstrating strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance rules and regulations (required)

• Prior experience demonstrating familiarity with medical terminology (preferred)