Medical Lab Technician
St. Luke's Health System
Twin Falls, ID
Days

• The Laboratory Technical Lead oversees and administers a variety of tests. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. May organize workflow and technical direction of others. Is familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

  • Responsible for quality assurance within respective service line.
  • Tests specimens in an accurate, organized and prioritized manner following laboratory procedures and policies to ensure quality and time guidelines in accordance with all regulatory agency requirements. Participates in creation and review of procedures and policies as appropriate for assigned duties.
  • Collects a variety of specimens as required by specific section needs, with skill and sensitivity to needs of the patient.
  • Ensures specimens are properly identified, collected, labeled and stored.
  • Verifies accuracy and validity of test results.
  • Instructs trainees in procedures and techniques of performing tests.
  • Performs instrument maintenance according to section procedures.
  • Maintains inventory of supplies.
  • Maintains safe and clean working environment.
  • Responsible for trainee and staff competency validation.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

     

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree.
• Experience: 4 years' experience.
• Certification: Must have one of the following:
• Blood Banking (ASCP_BB)
• Chemistry (ASCP_C)
• Cytogenetics (CYGT)
• Cytotechnologist (ASCP_CT)
• Hematology (ASCP_H)
• Histotechnologist (ASCP_HTL)
• Microbiology (ASCP_M)
• Molecular Biology (ASCP_MB)
• Medical Lab Scientist (ASCP_MLS)
• Medical Technologist (ASCP_MT or AMT_MT)
• Medical Lab Technician (ASCP-MLT).

At St. Luke’s, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission – and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Virgin Pulse Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.

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.

*Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.