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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 performs technical and clerical duties across various laboratory functions including specimen collection, processing, data entry, and communication of results. This role ensures accurate labeling, handling, and processing of specimens while supporting laboratory staff through administrative and clinical tasks in alignment with safety and regulatory standards. Essential Functions Collects, receives, identifies, labels, processes, and transports specimensPerforms clerical duties including answering phones, filing, scanning, and data entry into EMR/LISVerifies patient identification and specimen accuracyPerforms waived testing and ensures proper specimen storage and submissionMaintains cleanliness and organization of work area and equipmentMaintains adequate inventory of supplies and proper documentationCommunicates test results to providers and supports reporting processesApplies infection control standards and universal precautionsAssists in training new staff and supporting laboratory quality improvement effortsParticipates in lab meetings, in-services, and compliance with safety protocols Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Critical thinking and sound judgment under minimal supervisionAbility to manage multiple tasks with accuracy and efficiencyProficient in EMR, LIS, and office software systemsExcellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skillsKnowledge of basic lab techniques and equipmentAble to lift up to 50 lbs and perform frequent standing, walking, reaching, and manual dexterity tasksAble to function in environments with biohazards, chemicals, and various patient populationsMaintains confidentiality and adheres to HIPAA and regulatory standardsQualificationsEducation High school diploma or equivalent - Required Licenses/Certifications None required Experience One (1) year of laboratory or phlebotomy experience - PreferredCompletion of a clinical rotation or phlebotomy program - PreferredCertain facilities may require prior laboratory experience based on operational needs, staffing models, or complexity of services provided.