Lab Assistant PRN

Trinity Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare system as a Lab Assistant, where you will perform essential tasks such as specimen collection and preparation. This part-time role offers flexibility with rotating shifts and the opportunity to work in various laboratory departments, ensuring patient safety and quality service.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Full Benefits Package

Opportunities for Growth

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipunctures and finger sticks accurately.
• Prepare specimens for testing.
• Register specimens and log them into the Laboratory Information System.

Skills

Customer Service

Medical Terminology

Computer Skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

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

As a Lab Assistant at MercyOne, you will work in various laboratory departments, such as collecting blood specimens from hospital patients, working with microbiology or anatomic pathology specimens, or 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 with sample log-in, testing workflow, and specimen tracking, tailored to patient age groups including neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.

• Perform venipunctures and finger sticks accurately and efficiently, ensuring proper specimen collection and patient safety.

• Prepare specimens for testing.

• Accept specimens and requisitions from internal and external customers, providing excellent customer service.

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

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

• Process specimens as needed, including identification, aliquoting, plate streaking, slide preparation, and special handling.

• Follow established procedures and policies, including infection control and bloodborne pathogen protocols.

• Handle chemicals safely according to protocols.

• Meet workload productivity standards and support LEAN principles.

• Utilize laboratory information systems and computers proficiently.

• Follow procedures to optimize test turnaround times.

• Participate in peer teaching.

• Manage incoming and outgoing calls with good customer service and laboratory knowledge.

• Document and follow up on out-of-range temperatures.

Schedule:PRN

General Requirements:

• Complete Mandatory Reporter abuse training within 3 months of hire.

• Knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory experience preferred.

• Computer skills required.

Education:

• High school diploma or GED required.

Colleagues at MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation, a full benefits package, and opportunities for growth within the system.

Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about our benefits, culture, and career development opportunities.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health, one of the largest non-profit Catholic healthcare systems in the nation, is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our workforce reflects diverse lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents, enabling us to provide accessible and equitable care. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected status.