Lab Assistant PT Weekends

MercyOne Medical Group; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Growth opportunities

Job summary

MercyOne Medical Group in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Lab Assistant to support multiple laboratory departments with collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of tests essential for patient care.

You will perform venipuncture and specimen labeling, log specimens in LIS, follow safety procedures, and assist in maintaining accurate workflows in a collaborative environment. Part-time schedule includes weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Lab experience preferred.
• Strong computer skills.
• Comfortable in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Performs venipunctures, finger sticks, and heel sticks appropriate to patient age.
• Accepts specimens and requisitions from internal and external customers and manages add‑on orders.
• Identifies patients and specimens using two unique patient identifiers and labels containers.
• Registers and logs specimens in the LIS and documents required information.
• Performs specimen processing and documentation per laboratory protocols.
• Assists in resolving problematic specimens and test orders with staff.
• Adheres to safety, infection control, and chemical‑handling procedures.
• Operates LIS to support data entry and workflow management.
• Restocks supplies and participates in department projects as assigned.

Skills

Venipuncture

Specimen handling

Lab information system (LIS)

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

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

Schedule:

• Saturday, Sunday; 5:00 AM - 5:30 pm

As a Lab Assistant at MercyOne, you will support a variety of laboratory departments by assisting technical staff in the collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of laboratory tests necessary for patient diagnosis and treatment. The role requires the skills needed to ensure specimens, patient information, and testing workflows are handled accurately and efficiently. By contributing to reliable test processes and smooth laboratory operations, this position helps maintain timely turnaround, data integrity, and compliance with quality and safety standards.

• 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.
  

General Requirements:

• Laboratory experience and knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Strong computer skills with the ability to learn new systems and tools quickly.
• Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
• Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring, with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health and MercyOne.
  

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’s circle of care.

Want to learn more about MercyOne Des Moines? Click here: Find a Location Des Moines, Iowa (IA), MercyOne Des Moines

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

12 Hour Day Shift

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.