Lab Assistant & Phlebotomist - Day Shift, Growth & Benefits

Trinity Health; Iowa; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Health System Des Moines seeks a Lab Assistant to support a variety of laboratory departments by assisting technical staff in the collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of tests essential for patient diagnosis and treatment.

The role requires accuracy, strong computer skills, and the ability to work in a collaborative, patient‑centered environment while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Laboratory experience and knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Proficiency with computer systems and data entry.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, patient-focused team.

Responsibilities

• Performs venipunctures, finger sticks, and heel sticks appropriate to patient age and ensures proper specimen collection according to policy.
• Accepts specimens and requisitions from internal and external customers and manages add-ons and pending lists.
• Identifies patients/specimens using two identifiers and labels containers to ensure proper identification.
• Registers and logs specimens in LIS, evaluates adequacy, and scans documentation into the patient record.
• Performs specimen processing such as identification, aliquoting, plate streaking, slide preparation, and required documentation.
• Assists in resolving problematic patient specimens and test orders in collaboration with staff and clients.
• Follows safety, infection control, and chemical-handling procedures to support accurate testing and timely turnaround.
• Operates LIS to support data entry and workflow management.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Medical terminology

Strong computer skills

Collaborative team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

MercyOne Health System Des Moines seeks a Lab Assistant to support a variety of laboratory departments by assisting technical staff in the collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of tests essential for patient diagnosis and treatment.

The role requires accuracy, strong computer skills, and the ability to work in a collaborative, patient‑centered environment while upholding safety and quality standards.