Clinical Lab Assistant: Phlebotomy & Specimen Processing

Trinity Health; Clinton (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a full-time laboratory assistant/technician with rotating shifts to support blood collection and processing across patient ages. You will use the LIS to activate orders, process specimens, and report results under supervision.

Education and patient instruction on specimen collection are essential components of the role. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with training in phlebotomy or healthcare studies preferred and less than one year experience

Qualifications

• Education: High school plus additional coursework up to 1 year.
• Training preferred: Medical Assistant, Certified Phlebotomist, or other healthcare studies.
• Experience: Less than 1 year experience required.

Responsibilities

• Procure blood samples from patients across age ranges.
• Use Laboratory Information System to activate, order, and report results.
• Educate patients on specimen collection such as urine, stool, sputum.
• Review orders from providers and ensure accurate test ordering.
• Process specimens and maintain sample integrity.
• Prepare specimens for transfer to reference labs and handle STAT transfers.
• Perform waived and moderately complex CLIA testing under supervision.
• Maintain temperature logs and quality control records.

Skills

Phlebotomy

LIS

Patient education

Specimen processing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Trinity Health is seeking a full-time laboratory assistant/technician with rotating shifts to support blood collection and processing across patient ages. You will use the LIS to activate orders, process specimens, and report results under supervision.

Education and patient instruction on specimen collection are essential components of the role. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with training in phlebotomy or healthcare studies preferred and less than one year experience