Clinic Lab Assistant: Phlebotomy & Lab Support (Day Shift)

Trinity Health; Cedar Falls (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health in an outpatient clinic is seeking a Clinic Lab Assistant to perform phlebotomy and provide lab support. Responsibilities include greeting patients, verifying orders, collecting specimens, and preparing lab reports in compliance with CLIA, COLA, OSHA standards.

You will operate lab equipment, maintain QA/QC, and ensure accurate documentation in the EHR while supporting clerical tasks and patient communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 16 years old.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire; maintained.
• Phlebotomy training or experience preferred.
• Previous laboratory/phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Mandatory Reporter training within 3–6 months of hire; maintained.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy procedures (venipuncture and capillary) and collect specimens.
• Prepare, label, and process specimens with proper documentation.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot lab equipment; perform quality control.
• Enter and manage data in the EHR; review billing reports.
• Provide patient-centered service and explain test procedures and results.

Skills

Phlebotomy

BLS certification

EHR data entry

Clerical duties

Patient communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Phlebotomy training (preferred)

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Trinity Health in an outpatient clinic is seeking a Clinic Lab Assistant to perform phlebotomy and provide lab support. Responsibilities include greeting patients, verifying orders, collecting specimens, and preparing lab reports in compliance with CLIA, COLA, OSHA standards.

You will operate lab equipment, maintain QA/QC, and ensure accurate documentation in the EHR while supporting clerical tasks and patient communication.