Night Lab Tech: Phlebotomy & Specimen Processing

IHA; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

MercyOne North Iowa is a major teaching hospital offering a full set of laboratory services and a dedicated night shift Lab Assistant role. This position supports a range of lab departments by collecting, processing, analyzing, and reporting tests essential for patient diagnosis and treatment.

The job emphasizes accurate specimen handling, adherence to safety standards, and collaboration with clinical staff.

Qualifications

• 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 honest, caring, and capable of motivating others to promote MercyOne’s values.

Responsibilities

• Performs venipunctures, finger sticks, and heel sticks appropriate to patient age and ensures proper specimen collection.
• Accepts specimens and requisitions from internal and external customers and manages add‑on orders and pending lists.
• Identifies patients and specimens using two unique patient identifiers and labels specimens accurately.
• Registers and logs specimens in the LIS, evaluates specimen adequacy, and scans required documentation into the patient record.
• Performs specimen processing such as identification, aliquoting, plate streaking, slide prep, and documentation.
• Assists in resolving problematic patient specimens and test orders with laboratory staff and clients.
• Follows safety, infection control, and chemical‑handling procedures to support quality and safety standards.
• Operates LIS and other laboratory information systems to support data entry and workflow management.
• Contributes to general laboratory operations by restocking supplies and participating in departmental projects.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Collaborative environment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

LIS (Laboratory Information System)

Computer systems

Job description

MercyOne North Iowa is a major teaching hospital offering a full set of laboratory services and a dedicated night shift Lab Assistant role. This position supports a range of lab departments by collecting, processing, analyzing, and reporting tests essential for patient diagnosis and treatment.

The job emphasizes accurate specimen handling, adherence to safety standards, and collaboration with clinical staff.