Phlebotomy & Lab Assistant — Part-Time, PRN

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center in Des Moines, IA, is seeking a part-time Lab Assistant to support multiple laboratory departments. The role involves specimen collection, processing, and reporting to help clinicians diagnose and treat patients.

You will perform venipunctures and specimen labeling, log specimens in LIS, maintain data accuracy, and assist in maintaining safe, efficient lab workflows. A high school diploma or GED is required; strong computer skills and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Laboratory experience and knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Able to collaborate in a shared leadership environment.
• Demonstrates honesty, integrity and caring aligned with Trinity Health values.

Responsibilities

• Performs venipunctures and specimen collection per policy.
• Registers and logs specimens in LIS and manages add-on orders.
• Identifies patients and specimens using two identifiers and labels containers accurately.
• Processes specimens and maintains documentation per laboratory protocols.
• Operates LIS to support data entry and workflow management.
• Restocks supplies and participates in department projects.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Medical terminology knowledge

Strong computer skills

Team collaboration

Integrity & empathy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center in Des Moines, IA, is seeking a part-time Lab Assistant to support multiple laboratory departments. The role involves specimen collection, processing, and reporting to help clinicians diagnose and treat patients.

You will perform venipunctures and specimen labeling, log specimens in LIS, maintain data accuracy, and assist in maintaining safe, efficient lab workflows. A high school diploma or GED is required; strong computer skills and teamwork are essential.