Compassionate Lab Assistant & Phlebotomist (Flex Shift)

Trinity Health Corp.; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Education reimbursement

Health insurance

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Long-term leave

Short-term leave

Retirement planning

Life insurance

Job summary

Trinity Health Corp. is seeking a Lab Assistant to support laboratory services and patient care. You will greet patients, collect blood specimens, verify identities, and help ensure accurate, timely results in a busy hospital setting.

You will process specimens, manage inventory, and assist with clerical duties, while maintaining a clean, safe work environment on rotating shifts that include early start times and every-other-weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist patients professionally and compassionately.
• Collect blood specimens using venipuncture and capillary techniques.
• Verify patient identity and follow collection protocols.
• Label specimens correctly and monitor for adverse reactions.
• Coordinate inpatient blood draws and prioritize collections.
• Communicate concerns to the care team and assist with shift changes.

Skills

Patient care

Specimen collection

Communication

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Job description

Trinity Health Corp. is seeking a Lab Assistant to support laboratory services and patient care. You will greet patients, collect blood specimens, verify identities, and help ensure accurate, timely results in a busy hospital setting.

You will process specimens, manage inventory, and assist with clerical duties, while maintaining a clean, safe work environment on rotating shifts that include early start times and every-other-weekend coverage.