Lab Assistant PRN

MercyOne Medical Group; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Lab Assistant to join their team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work in various laboratory departments, collecting and processing blood specimens while ensuring patient safety and comfort. Your responsibilities will include performing venipunctures, preparing specimens for testing, and utilizing laboratory information systems to maintain accurate records. This position offers a chance to contribute to a vital healthcare team, providing essential support to both patients and technical staff. If you have a passion for healthcare and a commitment to quality service, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory experience preferred.
• Computer skills required for effective specimen processing.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood specimens and prepare them for testing.
• Ensure accurate patient identification and specimen labeling.
• Follow established safety protocols and infection control procedures.

Skills

Venipuncture

Customer Service

Specimen Processing

Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)

Medical Terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Personal Computers

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 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. Creates patient encounters, orders laboratory tests, and prepares specimens for testing. Assists technical personnel in sample log-in, testing workflow, and specimen tracking, as appropriate for patient age including neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric adults.

• Accurately and efficiently performs venipunctures, and finger sticks ensuring collection of proper specimens for testing and ensuring patient safety.
• Prepares specimens for testing.
• Accepts specimens and requisitions from external and internal customers utilizing excellent customer service skills.
• Identifies patients/specimens using two unique patient identifiers and accurately labels specimen containers.
• Correctly registers specimens and logs into Laboratory Information System (LIS) appropriate to department where testing is to be performed as needed, or evaluates specimen adequacy and acceptability and logs into LIS.
• Performs specimen processing as needed. For example, proper identification, aliquoting, plate streaking, preparing slides, special handling, and required documentation.
• Follows established procedures and policies including infection control and bloodborne pathogens.
• Handles chemicals according to established safety protocols.
• Meets defined workload productivity standards. Supports and utilizes LEAN principles.
• Works proficiently with laboratory information systems and personal computers.
• Follows established procedures and policies to obtain optimal test turn-around-times.
• Participates in teaching peers.
• Handles incoming and outgoing telephone calls utilizing good customer service skills and knowledge of the laboratory.
• Follows up on and documents out of range temperatures.

Schedule: PRN

General Requirements:

• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within 3 months of hire.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory experience preferred.
• Computer skills required.

Education:

• High school diploma or GED required.