Weekend Lab Assistant — Critical Patient Testing Support

Trinityhealth; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

MercyOne Health System in Des Moines, IA seeks a part-time Lab Assistant to support multiple laboratory departments. Scheduled for 12-hour day shifts on Saturdays and Sundays, 5:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with duties spanning specimen collection, processing, and reporting to ensure timely, accurate results.

The role emphasizes accurate patient identification, LIS registration, and adherence to safety and quality standards while contributing to efficient lab operations within Trinity Health and MercyOne.

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.
• Honesty, integrity and caring to promote Trinity Health and MercyOne values.

Responsibilities

• Performs venipunctures, finger sticks, and heel sticks appropriate to patient age and ensures proper specimen collection.
• Accepts specimens and requisitions and manages add-on orders and pending lists.
• Identifies patients and specimens using two identifiers and accurately labels containers.
• Registers and logs specimens in the LIS and records documentation.
• Performs specimen processing and required documentation per laboratory protocols.
• Assists in resolving problematic specimens and test orders with staff and clients.
• Follows safety, infection control and chemical-handling procedures and supports efficient workflow.
• Operates laboratory information systems to support data entry and workflow.
• Contributes to lab operations by restocking supplies and participating in department projects.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Strong computer skills

Collaborative environment

Integrity and caring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

MercyOne Health System in Des Moines, IA seeks a part-time Lab Assistant to support multiple laboratory departments. Scheduled for 12-hour day shifts on Saturdays and Sundays, 5:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with duties spanning specimen collection, processing, and reporting to ensure timely, accurate results.

The role emphasizes accurate patient identification, LIS registration, and adherence to safety and quality standards while contributing to efficient lab operations within Trinity Health and MercyOne.