Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist PT Evenings

About the role

The role of Lab Assistant at MercyOne Dubuque involves supporting various laboratory departments by assisting technical staff in specimen collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of laboratory tests.

Responsibilities

• Aid in ensuring specimens, patient information, and testing workflows are handled accurately and efficiently.
• Contribute to reliable test processes and smooth laboratory operations by maintaining timely turnaround, data integrity, and compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Perform venipunctures, finger sticks, and heel sticks as appropriate to patient age (neonates through geriatric adults).
• Accept specimens and requisitions from internal and external customers, manage add-on orders and pending lists, and scan required documentation into the patient record.
• Identify patients and specimens using two unique patient identifiers and accurately label specimen containers.
• Process specimens by properly identifying, aliquoting, plate streaking, slide preparation, special handling, and documenting in accordance with laboratory protocols.
• Resolve 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.
• Operate laboratory information systems proficiently for 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.

Requirements

• Laboratory experience and knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Strong computer skills with the ability to learn new systems and tools quickly.
• Comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
• Personal presence characterized by honesty, integrity, and caring, inspiring and motivating others.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

Skills

• Attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills.
• Problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

MercyOne Dubuque offers a full benefits package including competitive compensation and opportunities for growth within the system.

Pay

Competitive compensation is offered for the role of Lab Assistant at MercyOne Dubuque.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is 12:30 pm - 9:00 pm with a weekend and holiday rotation.