Phlebotomy & Lab Support Tech (Part-Time, 4am–12:30pm)

MercyOne Medical Group; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

MercyOne Dubuque is a leading hospital in the tri‑states, offering a comprehensive cardiology center and NICU. A Magnet hospital, it provides expert nursing care and a wide range of services.

The Lab Assistant position supports multiple departments, performing venipunctures and processing specimens with accuracy and efficiency. The role requires teamwork, strong computer skills, and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

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

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 specimen containers 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 preparation, and special handling.
• Assists in resolving problematic specimens and test orders with lab staff and clients.
• Follows safety, infection control, and chemical‑handling procedures and supports efficient workflow and quality standards.
• Operates laboratory information systems proficiently to support data entry and workflow management.
• Contributes to lab operations by restocking supplies and participating in department projects.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Computer skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

MercyOne Dubuque is a leading hospital in the tri‑states, offering a comprehensive cardiology center and NICU. A Magnet hospital, it provides expert nursing care and a wide range of services.

The Lab Assistant position supports multiple departments, performing venipunctures and processing specimens with accuracy and efficiency. The role requires teamwork, strong computer skills, and adherence to safety standards.