Lab Assistant & Phlebotomist (Day Shift) — Growth & Benefits

MercyOne Medical Group; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Medical Group in Northeast Iowa seeks a Lab Assistant to support multiple laboratory departments by collecting, processing, and reporting tests essential for patient diagnosis and care. The role requires accurate specimen handling and adherence to safety standards.

You will perform venipunctures, manage LIS entries, and help maintain data integrity in a collaborative, patient-centered environment. Competitive benefits accompany growth opportunities within MercyOne Health System.

Qualifications

• Laboratory experience and knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Strong computer skills with the ability to learn new systems and tools quickly.
• Comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs venipunctures, finger sticks, and heel sticks appropriate to patient age and ensures proper specimen collection.
• Accepts specimens and requisitions from internal and external customers and manages add-on orders and pending lists.
• Identifies patients and specimens using two unique identifiers and labels containers correctly.
• Registers and logs specimens in the LIS, evaluates adequacy, and scans documentation into the patient record.
• Performs specimen processing such as identification, aliquoting, plate streaking, slide preparation, and handling.
• Resolves problematic patient specimens and test orders with laboratory staff and clients.
• Follows safety, infection control, and chemical-handling procedures; supports efficient workflow and accuracy.
• Operates LIS to support data entry and workflow management.
• Contributes to general laboratory operations by restocking supplies and participating in committees and projects.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Medical terminology knowledge

Strong computer skills

Learn new systems quickly

Collaborative environment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

MercyOne Medical Group in Northeast Iowa seeks a Lab Assistant to support multiple laboratory departments by collecting, processing, and reporting tests essential for patient diagnosis and care. The role requires accurate specimen handling and adherence to safety standards.

You will perform venipunctures, manage LIS entries, and help maintain data integrity in a collaborative, patient-centered environment. Competitive benefits accompany growth opportunities within MercyOne Health System.