Lab Assistant Outreach Lab FT Days

MercyOne; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Lab Assistant to join their team. This role involves collecting blood specimens, assisting with laboratory processes, and ensuring the highest standards of patient care. With a focus on community health, the Lab Assistant will work in various departments and may even travel to remote locations. The position offers a Monday to Friday schedule, promoting work-life balance without weekend shifts. Join a team that values excellence and contributes to the well-being of the community while enjoying competitive compensation and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Full benefits package

Opportunities for growth

Competitive compensation

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 from hospital patients and prepare specimens for testing.
• Perform venipunctures, heel sticks, and finger sticks ensuring patient safety.
• Handle incoming and outgoing telephone calls with good customer service.

Skills

Venipuncture

Customer Service

Laboratory Information Systems

Medical Terminology

Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Personal Computers

Job description

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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.

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day Shift

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.

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Lab Assistant to work in the MercyOne Patient Service Centers.

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, heel sticks and finger sticks ensuring collection of proper specimens for testing and ensuring patient safety.
• May drive to patient service centers to perform phlebotomy services as needed.
• 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, including proper identification, aliquoting, plate streaking, preparing slides, and special handling.
• Follows established procedures and policies including infection control and bloodborne pathogens.
• Handles chemicals according to established safety protocols.
• Meets workload productivity standards and supports LEAN principles.
• Works proficiently with laboratory information systems and personal computers.
• Participates in teaching peers.
• Handles incoming and outgoing telephone calls with good customer service skills.
• Follows up on and documents out of range temperatures.

Schedule: Monday - Friday (4–10-hour shifts) with rotating days off. No weekends and no holidays.

General Requirements:

• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training within 3 months of hire.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory experience preferred.
• Computer skills required.
• Reference Lab Only: Valid Iowa driver’s license required. Must meet MercyOne’s Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and be at least 18 years of age.

Education: High school diploma or GED required.

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive 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 opportunities.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Trinity Health is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.