Lab Assistant FT Days

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization dedicated to improving community health. As a Lab Assistant, you'll play a vital role in patient care, collecting specimens and ensuring accurate testing processes. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with a diverse team of professionals. With opportunities for growth and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this is a perfect chance to make a meaningful impact in healthcare. Be part of a mission-driven organization that values your contributions and supports your career development.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Full Benefits Package

Opportunity for Growth

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory experience preferred.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood specimens and prepare them for testing.
• Accurately register specimens and log into the Laboratory Information System.
• Provide excellent customer service while handling patient interactions.

Skills

Venipuncture

Customer Service

Laboratory Information Systems

Medical Terminology

Specimen Processing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Personal Computers

Job description

locations MMCIA - MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center Central IA

time type Full time

posted on Posted 3 Days Ago

job requisition id 00586784

Employment Type:

Full time

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Job Description Summary
At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

MercyOne Central Iowa sets the standard for personalized and radically convenient care in the Des Moines metro area and surrounding counties.
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, is the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and Iowa’s largest medical center, with 802 beds available. The hospital is one of the Midwest’s largest referral centers.

With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 1,500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne Central Iowa is one of Iowa’s largest employers.

Want to learn more about MercyOne Des Moines? Click here: https://www.mercyone.org/desmoines/find-a-location/

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Lab Assistant.

As a Lab Assistant at MercyOne, you may work in various laboratory departments to collect blood specimens from hospital patients, work with microbiology or anatomic pathology specimens, or work independently at remote Patient Service Centers. Creates patient encounters, orders laboratory tests, and prepares specimens for testing. Assists technical personnel in sample log-in, testing workflow, and specimen tracking, as appropriate for patient age including neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric adults.

• Accurately and efficiently performs venipunctures, and finger sticks ensuring collection of proper specimens for testing and ensuring patient safety.

• Prepares specimens for testing.

• Accepts specimens and requisitions from external and internal customers utilizing excellent customer service skills.

• Identifies patients/specimens using two unique patient identifiers and accurately labels specimen containers.

• Correctly registers specimens and logs into Laboratory Information System (LIS) appropriate to department where testing is to be performed as needed, or evaluates specimen adequacy and acceptability and logs into LIS.

• Performs specimen processing as needed. For example, proper identification, aliquoting, plate streaking, preparing slides, special handling, and required documentation.

• Follows established procedures and policies including infection control and bloodborne pathogens.

• Handles chemicals according to established safety protocols.

• Meets defined workload productivity standards. Supports and utilizes LEAN principles.

• Works proficiently with laboratory information systems and personal computers.

• Follows established procedures and policies to obtain optimal test turn-around-times.

• Participates in teaching peers.

• Handles incoming and outgoing telephone calls utilizing good customer service skills and knowledge of the laboratory.

• Follows up on and documents out of range temperatures.

Schedule: FT Days

General Requirements:

• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within 3 months of hire.

• Knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory experience preferred.

• Computer skills required

Education:

• High school diploma or GED required.

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy c ompetitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

locations MMCIA - MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center Central IA

locations MMCIA - MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center Central IA

locations MMCIA - MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center Central IA

time type Part time

posted on Posted 3 Days Ago

About Us

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.