Lab Assistant at Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, Idaho

Job Description:

Who We Are

Patient focused, community oriented, conveniently located and equipped with technology that rivals the nation's most prestigious healthcare systems, Portneuf Medical Center offers a comprehensive and growing array of services delivered by caring and highly skilled medical professionals.

Our mission statement "World Class Care, every patient, every time" helps us focus on what truly matters: You. And our commitment is to make sure our patients receive amazing care every time they have contact with Portneuf Medical Center. The physicians, nurses and volunteers who are a part of the Portneuf family are your friends and neighbors. We're your community, your hospital and team, working hard for you.

We are looking for a dynamic and passionate Lab Assistant to join our team!

What You'll Do

The Lab Assistant will be responsible for phlebotomy procedures including, but not limited to collection of blood specimens by venipuncture and capillary puncture for use in diagnostic testing. Will also perform urine toxicology collections, cleaning and maintanance of laboratory equipment, clerical duties as necessary and maintaining the quality and integrity of all processes in the lab.

The successful candidate will be able to:

* Specimen collection and labeling.

* Instructs patients about proper sample collection.

* Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to provide care to all patient age groups.

* Specimen processing.

* Uses information systems to obtain and record data and issue results

* Maintains equipment in proper working order.

* Follows and maintains competency on all standard operating procedures.

* Performs chain of custody collections.

What We Offer

Competitive pay and benefits package including Health/Dental/Vision/401(k) match. Generous paid time off, holidays, extended illness bank, paid basic life insurance and long term disability.

What You'll Bring

* High school diploma or equivalent.

* Phlebotomy certification preferred.

* BLS certification required.

* Minimum of one year experience required.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class..