Overview

St. Luke’s Health System in Boise, Idaho is seeking a Lab Asst 3 to join our Boise Main Campus Laboratory team.

Unit/Position Summary

The Lab Assistant 3 is responsible for the pre-analytical processing of laboratory specimens AND/OR for the procurement and preparation of laboratory specimens for testing. Performs tasks and tests under limited supervision. Acts as a mentor/trainer/preceptor to all members of team. This is a full-time position with a variable schedule that can include rotating weekends and holidays. 

Responsibilities

The Lab Assistant 3 is responsible for the pre-analytical processing of laboratory specimens AND/OR for the procurement and preparation of laboratory specimens for testing. Performs tasks and tests under limited supervision. Acts as a mentor/trainer/preceptor to all members of team.

• Sorts, verifies specimen labeling, order entry and distributes specimen.
• May perform Point of Care Testing (POCT).
• May collect blood samples from patients, verify records and prepares specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Ensures specimens are properly identified, collected, labeled and stored.
• May order laboratory tests in an efficient, accurate manner.
• May 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. Provide courier routes as assigned.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• May register patients or provide courier services.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 3 years experience.
• Licenses/Certifications: None.

Why St. Luke's

A strong, talented staff is at the heart of St. Luke’s Health System. We are the state’s largest employer with more than 15,000 employees and a medical staff of more than 1,800 physicians and advanced practice providers. We’re proud of our people who deliver skilled, compassionate care every day, and are looking to add dedicated individuals who will continue this same tradition of excellence.

About City

Known as the "City of Trees," Boise is Idaho's capital city—both a cultural center and a playground for those who love the outdoors. A vibrant downtown area affords fine dining, theatre, music, and college and semi-professional sports. Downtown Boise's main attractions include the Idaho State Capitol, the classic Egyptian Theatre, the Boise Art Museum, Julia Davis Park and Zoo Boise. The Greenbelt follows the beautiful Boise River corridor for more than 30 miles, and the Boise foothills are home to miles of hiking and biking trails.

Learn more about what the City of Trees has to offer you: 

St. Luke’s Health System | Boise Convention and Visitors Bureau | Boise Parks and Recreation | Boise Museum Association | Boise Music Festival | Boise Philharmonic | Downtown Boise Restaurants | Boise Valley Economic Partnership | Hyde Park events | Treefort Music Festival | First Thursdays | Alive After Five | Capitol City Public Market | Runs and Triathlons | Shakespeare Festival | Sawtooth National Forest | Visit Idaho.org 

*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.