Hospital Lab Assistant - Day Shift, Growth & Benefits

MercyOne; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Dubuque is seeking a Lab Assistant to support laboratory departments by collecting, processing, analyzing, and reporting tests essential for patient diagnosis and treatment. This role emphasizes accuracy, data integrity, and safety in a busy hospital setting.

Responsibilities include performing venipunctures and specimen labeling, registering specimens in LIS, preparing slides, and assisting with workflow to ensure timely turnaround and compliance with quality standards.

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipunctures, finger sticks, and heel sticks as appropriate.
• Accept, register, and log specimens in LIS with accurate labeling.
• Prepare slides and aliquots following laboratory protocols.
• Maintain data integrity and support timely turnaround.
• Assist in resolving problematic specimens and orders with staff.

Skills

Venipuncture

Specimen handling

Laboratory procedures

Data entry

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

MercyOne Dubuque is seeking a Lab Assistant to support laboratory departments by collecting, processing, analyzing, and reporting tests essential for patient diagnosis and treatment. This role emphasizes accuracy, data integrity, and safety in a busy hospital setting.

Responsibilities include performing venipunctures and specimen labeling, registering specimens in LIS, preparing slides, and assisting with workflow to ensure timely turnaround and compliance with quality standards.