Weekend Lab Technician - Patient-Focused & Efficient

Trinity Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health's MercyOne Des Moines is seeking a Lab Assistant to support multiple lab departments by assisting staff in collection, processing, analysis and reporting of tests. The role emphasizes accurate specimen handling, data entry, and collaboration to ensure timely, quality patient care.

Primary duties include venipuncture and specimen labeling, LIS data entry, and helping maintain safety and compliance across the lab. Shifts are 12-hour day rotations, part-time schedule.

Qualifications

• Laboratory experience preferred and medical terminology knowledge.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
• Honesty, integrity and caring to promote Trinity Health values.

Responsibilities

• Performs venipunctures, finger sticks, and heel sticks per policy.
• Accepts specimens and manages add-on orders per procedures.
• Identifies patients and specimens using two identifiers and labels correctly.
• Registers and logs specimens in LIS, evaluates adequacy and documents as required.
• Performs specimen processing including identification, aliquoting, and staining.
• Resolves problematic specimens and orders with staff and clients.
• Follows safety and infection control procedures and supports efficient workflow.
• Operates LIS to support accurate data entry and workflow management.
• Restocks supplies and participates in department projects as assigned.

Skills

Lab experience

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Team collaboration

Integrity & caring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

Trinity Health's MercyOne Des Moines is seeking a Lab Assistant to support multiple lab departments by assisting staff in collection, processing, analysis and reporting of tests. The role emphasizes accurate specimen handling, data entry, and collaboration to ensure timely, quality patient care.

Primary duties include venipuncture and specimen labeling, LIS data entry, and helping maintain safety and compliance across the lab. Shifts are 12-hour day rotations, part-time schedule.