Clinic Lab Technician PT Days

Trinity Health; Pleasant Valley Township (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a part-time Clinic Lab Technician to support a fast-paced lab environment. You will collect and process specimens across age groups, perform CLIA tests, and ensure accurate documentation and quality control under supervision.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with healthcare coursework preferred. Proficiency with lab systems and patient education on specimen collection is essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant, Certified Phlebotomist or other healthcare studies preferred.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Must work well in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
• Education: High school diploma or GED required; up to 1 year of healthcare coursework optional.

Responsibilities

• Procures blood samples via venous and capillary methods across age groups.
• Uses LIS to activate, order, and result lab tests from providers.
• Educates patients on specimen collection (urine, stool, sputum).
• Prepares, processes, and stores specimens to maintain integrity and testing acceptability.
• Performs waived and moderately complex CLIA testing under supervision and maintains records.

Skills

Venipuncture

Capillary collection

Laboratory information system

Quality control

Teamwork

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Day Shift Description: Schedule: 7am or 8 am start time, 8 hour shifts, 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.