Job Description:

Sign On Bonus:

• To show our commitment to you and to assist with your transition into our organization, we are offering up to a $1,750 sign-on bonus!

Job Specifics:

• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• Shift Details: Nights, 7 on/7 off

The Lab Assistant II (LA II) is an experienced Lab Assistant, with advanced knowledge of specimen processing in the clinical and/or pathology areas of the lab. In addition to basic LA I responsibilities, the LA II may act as a Team Lead or Trainer and assist with adverse event investigations, research study coordination, moderate complexity testing, and may fulfill functions of a Coordinator or Supervisor, in their absence.

These caregivers compassionately communicate procedures and instructions with patients, family members, and other caregivers and demonstrate empathy during every interaction. The LA II may be responsible for deescalating stressful situations calmly and respectfully. They will have opportunities for growth, developing skills such as:

• Technical writing
• Downtime planning
• Advanced instrument or automation troubleshooting
• Advanced specimen troubleshooting in clinical and/or pathology labs

• Other responsibilities as required by site or assigned by the team or department leader

Minimum Qualifications

• Basic Life Support certification (BLS)/RQI for healthcare providers (only applicable at sites where LAs perform phlebotomy)
• High School diploma or GED in compliance with CLIA regulations
• Excellent communication skills to include ability to read, write, speak and understand effectively in English
• Advanced skills and performance typically acquired with experience performing specimen processing in a clinic or hospital setting
• Customer service skills
• Ability to work in a team environment under stressful situations
• Ability to take on-call shifts, according to department needs
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Basic computer skills
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts that may include weekends, holidays and nights
• Adheres to all personal protective requirements including, but not limited to, gloves, lab coats, face shields, and masks

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching concepts to others
• One year previous LA experience with Intermountain Laboratory Services or two years' prior clinical or pathology lab assistant experience

Physical Requirements:

Physical Requirements

• Interact with others requiring the employee to verbally communicate information.
• Operate computers and complex and delicate lab equipment requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.
• See and read lab equipment, monitors, and documents.
• Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a computer or other equipment.

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The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers, and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers; and our commitment todiversity, equity, and inclusion.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.