Weekend Lab Technician II

Trinity Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center is seeking a Lab Assistant I to support multiple laboratory departments. The role focuses on specimen collection, processing, and reporting to assist patient diagnosis and treatment.

You will help maintain data integrity and adhere to safety standards in a fast-paced hospital lab. Weekend shift coverage includes Saturday and Sunday, 5:30 am – 5:30 pm, with responsibilities spanning LIS data entry, specimen handling, and collaboration with healthcare teams to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
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Responsibilities

• Accepts specimens and requisitions from internal and external customers and manages add-on orders and pending lists in accordance with laboratory procedures.
• Identifies patients and specimens using two unique patient identifiers and accurately labels specimen containers to ensure correct identification.
• Registers and logs specimens in the Laboratory Information System (LIS), evaluates specimen adequacy and acceptability, and scans required documentation into the patient record.
• Performs specimen processing such as proper identification, aliquoting, plate streaking, slide preparation, special handling, and required documentation in accordance with laboratory protocols.
• Assists in resolving problematic patient specimens and test orders in collaboration with laboratory staff and clients.
• Follows safety, infection control, and chemical-handling procedures and supports efficient workflow practices that promote accurate testing, timely turnaround, and productivity expectations.
• Operates laboratory information systems proficiently to support accurate data entry and workflow management.
• Contributes to general laboratory operations by restocking supplies, participating in peer teaching, and engaging in department or hospital committees and projects as assigned.
• Other duties as needed and assigned by laboratory leadership.
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other Trinity Health and MercyOne policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Patient identification

Data entry

Computer literacy

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

LIS

Job description

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center is seeking a Lab Assistant I to support multiple laboratory departments. The role focuses on specimen collection, processing, and reporting to assist patient diagnosis and treatment.

You will help maintain data integrity and adhere to safety standards in a fast-paced hospital lab. Weekend shift coverage includes Saturday and Sunday, 5:30 am – 5:30 pm, with responsibilities spanning LIS data entry, specimen handling, and collaboration with healthcare teams to