Evening Lab Assistant & Phlebotomist

Trinity Health; Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Oelwein (IA, IA, IA); On-site; CAD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne, part of Trinity Health, is hiring a Lab Assistant to support multiple laboratory departments in collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of tests essential for patient care. The role emphasizes accurate specimen handling, data integrity, and adherence to safety standards.

Responsibilities include venipunctures and specimen management across age groups, LIS data entry, and collaboration with technical staff to maintain timely turnaround and quality.

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.
• Honesty, integrity, and caring, aligning with Trinity Health values.

Responsibilities

• Performs venipunctures, finger sticks, and heel sticks appropriate to patient age.
• Accepts specimens and requisitions from internal and external customers.
• Identifies patients and specimens using two identifiers and labels correctly.
• Registers and logs specimens in LIS and evaluates adequacy and acceptance.
• Performs specimen processing and required documentation per protocols.
• Assists in resolving problematic specimens and test orders.
• Follows safety and infection control procedures and supports efficient workflow.
• Operates LIS to support data entry and workflow management.
• Contributes to general laboratory operations by restocking supplies and participating in committees.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Medical terminology

Team collaboration

Strong computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

MercyOne, part of Trinity Health, is hiring a Lab Assistant to support multiple laboratory departments in collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of tests essential for patient care. The role emphasizes accurate specimen handling, data integrity, and adherence to safety standards.

Responsibilities include venipunctures and specimen management across age groups, LIS data entry, and collaboration with technical staff to maintain timely turnaround and quality.