Compassionate Lab Assistant & Phlebotomist (Part-Time)

IHA; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

MercyOne North Iowa is seeking a Lab Assistant to support multiple laboratory departments with specimen collection, processing and reporting to aid patient diagnosis and treatment. The role emphasizes accuracy, efficiency and adherence to quality standards.

Schedule: 2–3 days per week, 8:30am-5pm with occasional 7am-3:30pm or 8am-4:30pm shifts. High school diploma required; laboratory experience and strong computer skills preferred. Competitive compensation and full benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Laboratory experience and knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Strong computer skills with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
• Personal presence with honesty, integrity and caring aligned with MercyOne values.

Responsibilities

• Performs venipunctures, finger sticks, and heel sticks appropriate to patient age and ensures proper specimen collection.
• Accepts specimens and requisitions from internal and external customers and manages add-on orders and pending lists.
• Identifies patients and specimens using two identifiers and labels containers for correct identification.
• Registers and logs specimens in LIS, evaluates adequacy, and scans documentation into the patient record.
• Performs specimen processing and documentation per laboratory protocols.
• Assists in resolving problematic specimens and test orders with laboratory staff and clients.
• Follows safety, infection control, and chemical-handling procedures to support timely turnaround and productivity.
• Operates laboratory information systems to support data entry and workflow management.
• Contributes to operations by restocking supplies and participating in department projects as assigned.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

MercyOne North Iowa is seeking a Lab Assistant to support multiple laboratory departments with specimen collection, processing and reporting to aid patient diagnosis and treatment. The role emphasizes accuracy, efficiency and adherence to quality standards.

Schedule: 2–3 days per week, 8:30am-5pm with occasional 7am-3:30pm or 8am-4:30pm shifts. High school diploma required; laboratory experience and strong computer skills preferred. Competitive compensation and full benefits offered.