Lab Assistant & Phlebotomist - Patient-Focused Lab Care

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

MercyOne North Iowa is hiring a Lab Assistant to support multiple laboratory departments in the collection, processing, and reporting of tests essential for patient diagnosis and treatment. The role emphasizes accuracy, data integrity, and timely turnaround.

This position requires a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computer systems, and a collaborative, caring approach. It offers growth opportunities within MercyOne and Trinity Health.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Medical terminology

Strong computer skills

Team collaboration

Integrity and caring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

LIS (Laboratory Information System)

Job description

MercyOne North Iowa is hiring a Lab Assistant to support multiple laboratory departments in the collection, processing, and reporting of tests essential for patient diagnosis and treatment. The role emphasizes accuracy, data integrity, and timely turnaround.

This position requires a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computer systems, and a collaborative, caring approach. It offers growth opportunities within MercyOne and Trinity Health.