Laboratory Assistant jobs in Idaho

Description

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

JOB SUMMARY:

Collect routine and specialty testing patient specimens and ensure proper patient identification and labeling of specimens. Perform EKGs, IV starts, IRTs, Therapeutic phlebotomies, etc. Provide excellent customer service on the phone and in person to all patients, doctors and other medical staff. Work well under pressure. Follow all applicable hospital / laboratory policies and procedures. Must be able to prioritize specimens (STAT, ASAP, Routine, Pre-op, etc.), multitask, and be flexible in order to accommodate the needs of the laboratory.

BENEFITS:

Taking care for our community starts with taking care of our own team. Mountain View Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages. Benefits include:

• 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:

1. Be proficient and timely in the collection of blood samples and other body fluids, ensuring proper patient identification and labeling of samples.
2. Follow all applicable hospital / laboratory policies and procedures to include, but not limited to patient identification, specimen collection, specimen rejection, specimen labeling, and specimen stability.
3. Be proficient in the utilization of order of draw when collecting blood specimens.
4. Knowledge of ordering, stocking and rotating laboratory supplies.
5. 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.

1. Comply with standard precautions by using personal protective equipment as required.
2. Develop, utilize, and maintain professional relationships within our organization and its affiliates.
   • Maintain effective working relationships between nursing, clerical, medical and allied health staff.
3. Provide excellent customer service on the phone and in person to anyone that enters the laboratory.
4. Performs miscellaneous tasks that promote smooth operations.
5. Other duties as deemed necessary.

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.

Our work environment is mission driven, people-centric and supportive. It is what sets apart and makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference in your community, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

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

Experience: Phlebotomy course and/or phlebotomy experience preferred.

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

Language/Communication: Must be able to read and communicate (oral and written) effectively in English. Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely.

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

Interpersonal: Excellent communication skills, and ability to work well with others. Be a team player and flexible.

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