Clinic Lab Technician FT Days

Trinity Health; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Davenport, IA, is seeking a Clinic Lab Technician for day shifts (8:30 am–5:00 pm) with occasional weekends/holidays. Responsibilities include venipuncture, collecting urine/stool/sputum as needed, and processing tests using the LIS system.

The role requires handling waived and moderately complex CLIA testing under supervision, maintaining QA records and temperature logs, and collaborating closely with team members to deliver accurate results to providers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; healthcare coursework up to 1 year preferred.
• Proficient in specimen collection and CLIA-based testing.
• Experience with LIS for activating, ordering and reporting results.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, collaborative clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood specimens via venous and capillary techniques from varied ages.
• Process specimens, store at proper temperatures and prepare for transfer.
• Perform waived and moderate CLIA testing under supervision.
• Maintain temperature logs, QC records and instrument maintenance logs.
• Coordinate with providers and couriers to ensure timely results.

Skills

Venipuncture

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Waived & moderate CLIA testing

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Schedule: 8:30 am - 5 pm, 8 hour shifts, off on Tuesdays, rotating weekends and holidays

We are looking to hire a Clinic Lab Technician. Proficient in the procurement of blood samples via venous and capillary techniques, from patients ranging in age from infant to geriatric. Utilizes use of the Laboratory Information System for activating, ordering, and resulting laboratory orders from providers and to result laboratory tests. Educates patients in the proper collection of specimens such as urine, stool and sputum. Reviews orders from providers, maintaining accuracy in ordering tests; occasionally must call providers' offices to obtain orders. Processes specimens in the appropriate way, including looking up specimen requirements, centrifuging and separating as necessary, and storing at the appropriate temperature to maintain sample integrity and testing acceptability. Readies specimens for transfer to reference laboratories, including completing the required paperwork for transfer and ensuring STAT specimens are processed and transported in a timely manner, including calling a STAT courier and completing the necessary paperwork for the transfer. Performs both waived and moderately complex CLIA testing in hematology, urinalysis, and serologiy areas under the guidance and supervision of an MLT or MT. Keeps accurate records, such as temperature monitoring, quality control for all laboratory testing and daily, weekly and monthly maintenance. Works together as a team in a fast paced environment to care for our patients while demonstrating Genesis Health System's standards of behavior.

General Requirements:

Medical Assistant, Certified Phlebotomist or other healthcare studies preferred. Strong computer skills with the ability to learn new systems and tools quickly. Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment. Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring, with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health and MercyOne.

Education:

High school diploma or GED required. Additional course work up to 1 year in healthcare studies.

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.

For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org.