Lab Assistant at Tennessee Oncology in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Why Join Us?

Beacon Clinic was founded for the purpose of delivering a level of care that we, as a team, can all be proud of. We are a patient-focused health and wellness clinic that is committed to providing the highest quality of medical care and supportive services. When founded, we specialized in the treatment of cancer and blood conditions. Today, we provide medical oncology and hematology, radiation oncology, rheumatology, and urology services to our phenomenal patients. Learn more about us at our website.

Job Description: Beacon has an excellent opportunity available within our clinic as a Lab Assistant. If you are looking for exciting, flexible, and stimulating work with meaningful advancement opportunities available, then consider Beacon the right place for you!

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepares patients before drawing blood.

• Explains blood draw procedures to patients and answers questions about the process.

• Verifies patient information and labels blood samples properly.

• Accurately updates patient information in the organization’s database.

• Helps nervous or frightened patients remain calm during blood draws.

• Draws or receives, labels, and safely stores samples to be tested.

• Determines and performs tests needed for the analysis and report.

• Records tests and analyses and then reports the results.

• Discusses and answers any questions regarding results with patients.

• Organizes and stores samples in accordance with all safety and other requirements to ensure the safety of personnel and integrity of the sample.

• Cleans and maintains lab equipment, including recalibration of equipment.

• Maintains equipment records and daily work logs.

• Follows all health and safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe sanitary work area.

• Ensures supplies such as medical testing materials, including needles, sample vials, blood storage bags, test tubes, etc. are stocked.

• Willing to cross train in other appropriate clinic departments as needed.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• High level of attention to detail

• Performs work in a professional, compassionate manner

• Strong communication and organizational skills

• Ability to work independently and within a team environment

• Compassionate and caring bedside manner

Preferred Qualifications:

• Lab or science background strongly recommended.

• Phlebotomy certification required.

Location:

• May be asked to work at both locations
• 3815 N Schreiber Way, Suite 101, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815
• 1641 E Polston Avenue, Suite 102, Post Falls, ID 83854

Benefits:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 8 paid, closed-clinic holidays
• Health Insurance, including dental and vision
• 401(k) Plan
• Gym membership
• Professional Development Fund

Beacon Company Mission: To meet patients wherever they are on their journey and walk with them on that journey; to provide compassionate, personalized healthcare for an unparalleled patient experience.

Beacon Core Values: Compassion. Grace. Honesty. Humor. Respect. Trust.

Our providers and staff at Beacon share these values and truly embody the mission of Beacon. Our team is comprised of the most devoted, compassionate individuals who consistently go above and beyond for patients and who strive to continually improve patient care and the overall patient experience.