Evening Lab Assistant: Precision Testing & Patient Care

MercyOne; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

MercyOne Des Moines is seeking a part-time Lab Assistant for the evening shift. The role supports multiple laboratory departments by collecting, processing, and reporting tests essential for patient diagnosis and treatment.

Responsibilities include specimen collection, labeling, LIS data entry, and ensuring accuracy and safety in a collaborative hospital environment. Prior lab experience and comfort with computer systems are preferred.

Qualifications

• Laboratory experience and knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Strong computer skills with the ability to learn new systems and tools quickly.
• Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
• Must possess a personal presence that fosters honesty, integrity, and caring.

Responsibilities

• Performs venipunctures, finger sticks, and heel sticks appropriate to patient age.
• Accepts specimens and requisitions 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 the LIS and scans required documentation.
• Performs specimen processing and documentation per laboratory protocols.
• Assists in resolving problematic specimens and test orders with staff and clients.
• Follows safety, infection control, and chemical‑handling procedures and supports workflow.
• Operates laboratory information systems to support data entry and workflow management.

Skills

Venipuncture

Specimen labeling

LIS data entry

Laboratory safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

LIS software

Job description

MercyOne Des Moines is seeking a part-time Lab Assistant for the evening shift. The role supports multiple laboratory departments by collecting, processing, and reporting tests essential for patient diagnosis and treatment.

Responsibilities include specimen collection, labeling, LIS data entry, and ensuring accuracy and safety in a collaborative hospital environment. Prior lab experience and comfort with computer systems are preferred.