Lab Assistant​/Phlebotomist Evenings

Description

At Mercy One, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

Full time

Evening Shift

Mercy One Northeast Iowa provides expert health care to eight counties. With 491 licensed beds across three medical centers, each offering 24‑hour emergency lifesaving care, Mercy One serves the Cedar Valley communities.

• Mercy One Waterloo Medical Center, an Area Level III Trauma Center and an accredited chest pain center
• Mercy One Cedar Falls Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation
• Mercy One Oelwein Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation

With more than 2,500 colleagues, Mercy One is one of the largest employers in Northeast Iowa.

Mercy One Medical Group – Northeast Iowa comprises more than 30 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine, and specialty clinics across Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Benton, Butler, Fayette, and Tama counties.

We are looking to hire a Lab Assistant. As a Lab Assistant at Mercy One, you will support a variety of laboratory departments by assisting technical staff in the collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of laboratory tests necessary for patient diagnosis and treatment. The role requires skills to ensure specimens, patient information, and testing workflows are handled accurately and efficiently.

• Perform venipunctures, finger sticks, and heel sticks appropriate to patient age (neonates through geriatric adults) and ensure proper specimen collection according to laboratory policy.
• Accept specimens and requisitions from internal and external customers and manage add‑on orders and pending lists in accordance with laboratory procedures.
• Identify patients and specimens using two unique patient identifiers and accurately label specimen containers to ensure correct identification.
• Register and log specimens in the Laboratory Information System (LIS), evaluate specimen adequacy and acceptability, and scan required documentation into the patient record.
• Perform specimen processing such as proper identification, aliquoting, plate streaking, slide preparation, special handling, and required documentation in accordance with laboratory protocols.
• Assist in resolving problematic patient specimens and test orders in collaboration with laboratory staff and clients.
• Follow safety, infection control, and chemical‑handling procedures and support efficient workflow practices that promote accurate testing, timely turnaround, and productivity expectations.
• Operate laboratory information systems proficiently to support accurate data entry and workflow management.
• Contribute to general laboratory operations by restocking supplies, participating in peer teaching, and engaging in department or hospital committees and projects as assigned.

• 1:00 pm - 9:30 pm or 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm; weekend and holiday rotation.

• Laboratory experience and knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Strong computer skills with the ability to learn new systems and tools quickly.
• Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
• Must possess a personal presence characterized by honesty, integrity, and caring, with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health and Mercy One.

• High school diploma or GED required.

Colleagues of Mercy One Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunities for growth throughout the system.

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person‑centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.