Clinical Lab Assistant - Morning Shift

Trinity Health; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Growth opportunities

Job summary

MercyOne Health System in Waterloo, IA is seeking a full-time Laboratory Technician to perform venipunctures and specimen processing within a high‑volume lab. You will identify specimens, log data in the LIS, and ensure proper labeling and documentation.

Team collaboration and strict safety practices are essential. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, basic medical terminology knowledge, and strong computer skills.

Qualifications

• Laboratory experience and knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs venipunctures, finger sticks, and heel sticks appropriate to patient age.
• Accepts specimens from internal and external customers and manages add-on orders.
• Identifies patients and specimens using two identifiers and labels containers correctly.
• Registers and logs specimens in LIS and evaluates adequacy and acceptability.
• Performs specimen processing and required documentation per guidelines.
• Resolves problematic specimens and test orders with staff and clients.
• Follows safety, infection control, and chemical-handling procedures.
• Operates LIS to support data entry and workflow management.
• Assists in general lab operations by restocking and participating in committees.

Skills

Lab work experience

Computer skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

MercyOne Health System in Waterloo, IA is seeking a full-time Laboratory Technician to perform venipunctures and specimen processing within a high‑volume lab. You will identify specimens, log data in the LIS, and ensure proper labeling and documentation.

Team collaboration and strict safety practices are essential. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, basic medical terminology knowledge, and strong computer skills.