Lab Assistant & Phlebotomist — Join a Growing Lab Team

Trinity Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center is seeking a Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist to support a variety of laboratory departments, assist in the collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of tests essential for patient diagnosis and treatment.

Join MercyOne and contribute to timely turnaround, data integrity, and compliance with quality and safety standards. A high school diploma or GED is required, with mandatory reporter training within 3 months and laboratory experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED in required.
• Completion of the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services Mandatory Reporter training within three months of hire.
• Laboratory experience and knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Skills

Laboratory experience

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center is seeking a Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist to support a variety of laboratory departments, assist in the collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of tests essential for patient diagnosis and treatment.

Join MercyOne and contribute to timely turnaround, data integrity, and compliance with quality and safety standards. A high school diploma or GED is required, with mandatory reporter training within 3 months and laboratory experience preferred.