Lab Assistant PRN Days

MercyOne; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

MercyOne is looking to hire a part-time Lab Assistant for PRN Days in Des Moines, Iowa. This role involves various laboratory duties including specimen collection, preparation, and support for technical personnel. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma and good customer service skills, contributing to a team environment focused on patient care. MercyOne values diversity and inclusion, aiming to provide compassionate care to every individual.

Benefits

Full benefits package

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training within 3 months of hire.
• Laboratory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collects blood specimens and works with various laboratory specimens.
• Prepares specimens for testing and labels specimen containers accurately.
• Handles incoming and outgoing calls utilizing good customer service skills.

Skills

Customer service skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Description

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

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Day 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 Days

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.
  
  

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

Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

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  Hospitals and Health Care

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