Lab Assistant PRN

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Lab Assistant, where you'll play a vital role in patient care by collecting specimens and ensuring accurate testing. This position offers the opportunity to work in various laboratory departments, assisting in the testing workflow and providing exceptional customer service. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this established healthcare system values its employees and offers competitive compensation along with opportunities for growth. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Full Benefits Package

Opportunities for Growth

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory experience preferred.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training required.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood specimens from hospital patients and prepare specimens for testing.
• Register specimens and log them into the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Follow established procedures and policies including infection control protocols.

Skills

Venipuncture

Customer Service

Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)

Medical Terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

locations MMCIA - MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center Central IA

time type Part time

posted on Posted 3 Days Ago

job requisition id 00586910

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Description:

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Lab Assistant.

As a Lab Assistant at MercyOne, you may work in various laboratory departments to collect blood specimens from hospital patients, work with microbiology or anatomic pathology specimens, or work independently at remote Patient Service Centers. Your responsibilities include creating patient encounters, ordering laboratory tests, and preparing specimens for testing. You will assist technical personnel in sample log-in, testing workflow, and specimen tracking, appropriate to patient age including neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric adults.

You will accurately and efficiently perform venipunctures and finger sticks, ensuring the collection of proper specimens for testing and patient safety.

Prepare specimens for testing and accept specimens and requisitions from external and internal customers, utilizing excellent customer service skills.

Identify patients and specimens using two unique patient identifiers and accurately label specimen containers.

Register specimens and log them into the Laboratory Information System (LIS), ensuring proper documentation and evaluation of specimen adequacy and acceptability.

Perform specimen processing as needed, including proper identification, aliquoting, plate streaking, preparing slides, and handling special cases with proper documentation.

Follow established procedures and policies, including infection control and bloodborne pathogen protocols, and handle chemicals according to safety standards.

Meet workload productivity standards and support LEAN principles.

Work proficiently with laboratory information systems and personal computers.

Participate in peer teaching and handle incoming and outgoing calls with good customer service skills.

Follow up on and document out-of-range temperatures.

Schedule: PRN

General Requirements:

Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to the population served within 3 months of hire.

Knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory experience preferred.

Education:

High school diploma or GED required.

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation, a full benefits package, and opportunities for growth throughout the system!

Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities at MercyOne Health System.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation, built on our Mission and Core Values. We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work. Our diverse workforce provides accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.