Pathology Lab Assistant

Trinity Health•Des Moines, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Lab Assistant. As a Lab Assistant at MercyOne, you may work in various laboratory departments to collect blood specimens from hospital patients, work with microbiology or anatomic pathology specimens, or work independently at remote Patient Service Centers. Creates patient encounters, orders laboratory tests, and prepares specimens for testing. Assists technical personnel in sample log-in, testing workflow, and specimen tracking, as appropriate for patient age including neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric adults. Assists in gross room. Prepares area and assists pathologists for frozen section testing. Distribution/filing of slides and blocks. Accepts specimens and requisitions from external and internal customers utilizing excellent customer service skills. Identifies patients/specimens using two unique patient identifiers and accurately labels specimen containers. Correctly registers specimens and logs into Laboratory Information System (LIS) appropriate to department where testing is to be performed as needed, or evaluates specimen adequacy and acceptability and logs into LIS. Performs specimen processing as needed. For example, proper identification, aliquoting, plate streaking, preparing slides, special handling, and required documentation. Follows established procedures and policies including infection control and bloodborne pathogens. Handles chemicals according to established safety protocols. Meets defined workload productivity standards. Supports and utilizes LEAN principles. Works proficiently with laboratory information systems and personal computers. Follows established procedures and policies to obtain optimal test turn-around-times. Participates in teaching peers. Handles incoming and outgoing telephone calls utilizing good customer service skills and knowledge of the laboratory. Follows up on and documents out of range temperatures. Schedule: Full Time Monday-Friday Day Shift, no holidays or weekends. General Requirements: Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within 3 months of hire. Knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory experience preferred. Computer skills required Education: High school diploma or GED required. Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system! Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care. Our Commitment 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. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.

Requirements

Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within 3 months of hire
Computer skills required
High school diploma or GED required

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory experience preferred

Responsibilities

Collect blood specimens from hospital patients
Work with microbiology or anatomic pathology specimens
Work independently at remote Patient Service Centers
Creates patient encounters
Orders laboratory tests
Prepares specimens for testing
Assists technical personnel in sample log-in, testing workflow, and specimen tracking, as appropriate for patient age including neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric adults
Assists in gross room
Prepares area and assists pathologists for frozen section testing
Distribution/filing of slides and blocks
Accepts specimens and requisitions from external and internal customers utilizing excellent customer service skills
Identifies patients/specimens using two unique patient identifiers and accurately labels specimen containers
Correctly registers specimens and logs into Laboratory Information System (LIS) appropriate to department where testing is to be performed as needed, or evaluates specimen adequacy and acceptability and logs into LIS
Performs specimen processing as needed. For example, proper identification, aliquoting, plate streaking, preparing slides, special handling, and required documentation
Follows established procedures and policies including infection control and bloodborne pathogens
Handles chemicals according to established safety protocols
Meets defined workload productivity standards
Supports and utilizes LEAN principles
Works proficiently with laboratory information systems and personal computers
Follows established procedures and policies to obtain optimal test turn-around-times
Participates in teaching peers
Handles incoming and outgoing telephone calls utilizing good customer service skills and knowledge of the laboratory
Follows up on and documents out of range temperatures