Lab Technician & Phlebotomy Specialist

IHA; Clive (IA); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Des Moines Laboratory is hiring a Lab Assistant to support multiple lab departments. You will assist in collection, processing, and reporting of tests to help with patient diagnosis and treatment.

The role requires rigorous specimen handling, accurate documentation, and adherence to safety standards in a fast-paced hospital setting. Competitive benefits accompany this full‑time position.

Qualifications

• Laboratory experience and knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs venipunctures, finger sticks, and heel sticks appropriate to patient age.
• Accepts specimens and requisitions from internal and external customers.
• Identifies patients and specimens using two identifiers and labels appropriately.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Medical terminology

Computer literacy

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

LIS (Laboratory Information System)

Job description

MercyOne Des Moines Laboratory is hiring a Lab Assistant to support multiple lab departments. You will assist in collection, processing, and reporting of tests to help with patient diagnosis and treatment.

The role requires rigorous specimen handling, accurate documentation, and adherence to safety standards in a fast-paced hospital setting. Competitive benefits accompany this full‑time position.