Night Shift Lab Assistant & Phlebotomy Technician

Trinity Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center is seeking a Lab Assistant to support a variety of laboratory departments by assisting technical staff in collecting, processing, analyzing, and reporting tests essential for patient diagnosis and treatment. The night shift runs Mon–Thu, 6pm–4:30am, for a full-time position at MercyOne in Des Moines.

You will perform venipunctures and specimen handling, input data in the LIS, label specimens accurately, and help maintain safe, efficient lab operations in line

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 inspiring others to uphold Trinity Health and MercyOne values.

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 identifiers and labels containers correctly.
• 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 and clients.
• Follows safety, infection control, and chemical-handling procedures while promoting efficient workflow.
• Operates LIS to support data entry and workflow management.
• Supports general lab operations by restocking supplies and participating in department projects.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Medical terminology

Strong computer skills

Collaborative environment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center is seeking a Lab Assistant to support a variety of laboratory departments by assisting technical staff in collecting, processing, analyzing, and reporting tests essential for patient diagnosis and treatment. The night shift runs Mon–Thu, 6pm–4:30am, for a full-time position at MercyOne in Des Moines.

You will perform venipunctures and specimen handling, input data in the LIS, label specimens accurately, and help maintain safe, efficient lab operations in line