Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist FT

Trinity Health•Davenport, IA

About The Position

At MercyOne, the Lab Assistant supports a variety of laboratory departments by assisting technical staff with the collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of laboratory tests needed for patient diagnosis and treatment. The role ensures specimens, patient information, and testing workflows are handled accurately and efficiently, supporting timely turnaround, data integrity, and compliance with quality and safety standards. The schedule is 0300–1130, every other weekend, with on-call responsibilities and some holidays. The position serves patients from neonates through geriatric adults. MercyOne Genesis serves a 17-county bi-state region of the Quad Cities and surrounding communities, and describes itself as a two-time national Top 15 Health System and among the top 1 percent nationally for patient safety. A high school diploma or GED is required. Laboratory experience and knowledge of medical terminology are preferred. MercyOne offers competitive compensation, a full benefits package, and opportunities for growth throughout the system. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and states that qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Strong computer skills and ability to learn new systems and tools quickly.
Comfort operating in a collaborative, shared-leadership environment.
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 MercyOne.

Nice To Haves

Laboratory experience.
Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

Perform venipunctures, finger sticks, and heel sticks appropriate to patient age, from neonates through geriatric adults, and collect specimens according to laboratory policy.
Accept specimens and requisitions from internal and external customers; manage add-on orders and pending lists according to laboratory procedures.
Identify patients and specimens using two unique patient identifiers and accurately label specimen containers.
Register and log specimens in the Laboratory Information System (LIS), assess specimen adequacy and acceptability, and scan required documentation into the patient record.
Process specimens, including identification, aliquoting, plate streaking, slide preparation, special handling, and required documentation, according to laboratory protocols.
Help resolve problematic patient specimens and test orders in collaboration with laboratory staff and clients.
Follow safety, infection-control, and chemical-handling procedures and support workflow practices that promote accuracy, timely turnaround, and productivity.
Use laboratory information systems to support accurate data entry and workflow management.
Restock supplies, participate in peer teaching, and engage in department or hospital committees and projects as assigned.