Weekend Lab Assistant - Fri–Sun 4AM Shift

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, part of Trinity Health MercyOne, is hiring a Lab Assistant for a 12-hour, part-time shift (Friday–Sunday, 4:00 AM–12:30 PM). The role supports multiple lab departments, ensuring accurate specimen collection and timely processing in a collaborative environment.

Required are a high school diploma or GED and basic laboratory experience; strong computer skills help manage LIS data and reporting. MercyOne emphasizes integrity, patient safety, and quality care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform venipunctures, finger sticks, and heel sticks as appropriate.
• Register and log specimens in LIS and ensure proper labeling.
• Support laboratory operations, restock supplies, and maintain data accuracy.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, part of Trinity Health MercyOne, is hiring a Lab Assistant for a 12-hour, part-time shift (Friday–Sunday, 4:00 AM–12:30 PM). The role supports multiple lab departments, ensuring accurate specimen collection and timely processing in a collaborative environment.

Required are a high school diploma or GED and basic laboratory experience; strong computer skills help manage LIS data and reporting. MercyOne emphasizes integrity, patient safety, and quality care.