Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist

MercyOne Medical Group; Davenport (IA); Sur place; USD 38 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Full benefits package

Résumé du poste

MercyOne Medical Group in Davenport, IA is seeking a Lab Assistant to support multiple laboratory departments by collecting, processing, analyzing, and reporting laboratory tests essential for patient diagnosis and treatment.

The role involves venipunctures and specimen handling, data entry in LIS, and collaboration with staff to maintain timely turnaround and regulatory compliance. The shift is 3 am–11:30 am, alternating weekends, with on‑call duties and some holidays.

Qualifications

• Lab experience and knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Strong computer skills with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
• Honesty, integrity, and caring to promote MercyOne's mission.

Responsabilités

• Performs venipunctures, finger sticks, and heel sticks according to patient age and policy.
• Accepts specimens and requisitions and manages add-ons and pending lists.
• Identifies patients and specimens using two identifiers and labels correctly.
• Registers and logs specimens in LIS and ensures data accuracy.
• Performs specimen processing and documentation per protocols.
• Assists in resolving problematic specimens and test orders with staff/clients.
• Follows safety and infection control procedures to ensure quality and safety.
• Operates LIS for accurate data entry and workflow management.
• Contributes to general lab operations and teamwork.

Connaissances

Laboratory experience

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Collaborative work

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Outils

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Description du poste

Employment Type:Full timeShift: Description: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 Genesis serves a 17-county bi-state region of the Quad Cities (Davenport and Bettendorf, Iowa, and Rock Island and Moline, Ill.) metropolitan area and the surrounding communities of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. But when it comes to clinical capabilities and quality, we exceed those geographical limits. We have earned distinction as a two-time national Top 15 Health System, and recognition for being in the top 1 percent in the nation for patient safety.

Schedule:3 am - 11:30 am, every other weekend, on call and some holidays.

As a Lab Assistant at MercyOne, you will support a variety of laboratory departments by assisting technical staff in the collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of laboratory tests necessary for patient diagnosis and treatment. The role requires the skills needed to ensure specimens, patient information, and testing workflows are handled accurately and efficiently. By contributing to reliable test processes and smooth laboratory operations, this position helps maintain timely turnaround, data integrity, and compliance with quality and safety standards.

• Performs venipunctures, finger sticks, and heel sticks appropriate to patient age (neonates through geriatric adults) and ensures proper specimen collection according to laboratory policy.
• Accepts specimens and requisitions from internal and external customers and manages add‑on orders and pending lists in accordance with laboratory procedures.
• Identifies patients and specimens using two unique patient identifiers and accurately labels specimen containers to ensure correct identification.
• Registers and logs specimens in the Laboratory Information System (LIS), evaluates specimen adequacy and acceptability, and scans required documentation into the patient record.
• Performs specimen processing such as proper identification, aliquoting, plate streaking, slide preparation, special handling, and required documentation in accordance with laboratory protocols.
• Assists in resolving problematic patient specimens and test orders in collaboration with laboratory staff and clients.
• Follows safety, infection control, and chemical‑handling procedures and supports efficient workflow practices that promote accurate testing, timely turnaround, and productivity expectations.
• Operates laboratory information systems proficiently to support accurate data entry and workflow management.
• Contributes to general laboratory operations by restocking supplies, participating in peer teaching, and engaging in department or hospital committees and projects as assigned.

General Requirements

• 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 is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring, with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health and MercyOne.

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!

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.