Lab Assistant I

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

At MercyOne, 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.

MercyOne Clinton Medical Center is a Catholic, not-for-profit, full-service community health system serving counties in eastern Iowa and western Illinois. With approximately 50,000 patient admissions every year, MercyOne Clinton operates 249 licensed beds. In addition to a wide range of traditional hospital services, MercyOne Clinton provides a continuum of care with specialized services in wound care, radiation oncology, dialysis, imaging, sleep disorders, therapy services, and skilled care. MercyOne Clinton has a staff of more than 800 employees, making it one of the community’s largest employers.

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a PRN Lab Assistant I!

Schedule:

• PRN or as needed

POSITION PURPOSE

The purpose of the Lab Assistant I position is to 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 the skills needed to ensure specimens, patient information, and testing workflows are handled accurately and efficiently. By contributing to reliable test processes and smooth laboratory operations, this position helps maintain timely turnaround, data integrity, and compliance with quality and safety standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Knows,understands,incorporates,anddemonstratestheTrinityHealthandMercyOneMission,Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.

• Acceptsspecimensandrequisitionsfrominternalandexternalcustomersandmanagesadd‑onorders and pending listsin accordance withlaboratory procedures.

• Identifiespatients and specimens using two unique patient identifiers and accurately labels specimen containers to ensure correct identification.

• RegistersandlogsspecimensintheLaboratoryInformationSystem(LIS),evaluatesspecimen adequacy and acceptability, and scans required documentation into the patient record.

• Performsspecimenprocessingsuchasproperidentification,aliquoting,platestreaking,slide preparation, special handling, andrequireddocumentationin accordance withlaboratory protocols.

• Assistsinresolvingproblematicpatientspecimensandtestordersincollaborationwithlaboratorystaff and clients.

• Follows safety, infection control, and chemical‑handling procedures and supports efficient workflowpractices that promoteaccuratetesting,timelyturnaround, and productivity expectations.

• Operateslaboratoryinformationsystemsproficientlytosupportaccuratedataentryandworkflowmanagement.

• Contributestogenerallaboratoryoperationsbyrestockingsupplies,participatinginpeerteaching,and engaging in department or hospital committees and projects as assigned.

• Otherdutiesasneededandassignedbylaboratoryleadership.

• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, TrinityHealth’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other Trinity Health and

• MercyOnepoliciesandproceduresinordertoensureadherenceinamannerthatreflectshonest, ethical, and professional behavior.

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS – Dependent on Department Assignment

• Performs venipunctures, finger sticks, and heel sticksappropriate topatient age (neonates throughgeriatric adults) and ensures proper specimen collection according to laboratory policy.

• Maydrivetopatientservicecentersorcarecenterstoperformphlebotomyservicesasneeded.

• Performslimitedtestingunderthesupervisionoftechnicalstaff.

• Performsinstrumentmaintenance,qualitycontrol,andcalibrationsaccordingtoestablishedprotocols.

• Assistsinthegrossroomasassigned.

• Preparestheareaforandassistspathologistswithfrozensectiontesting.

• Performsdistributionandfilingofslidesandblocks.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• HighschooldiplomaorGEDrequired.

• Ifapplicabletodepartmentassignment,mustmeetthefollowingrequirements:

• Possess a valid driver’s license appropriate for the type of vehicle operated and be eligible to drive under Iowa state law.

• Be at least 18 years of age.

• Meet MercyOne’s Quality and Authorized Drivers requirements.

• CompletionoftheIowaDepartmentofHealthandHumanServices(HHS)MandatoryReportertraining specific to the population served within three (3) months of hire.Colleagues employed and working solely in facilitieslocatedin Illinois are exempt from this requirementin accordance withapplicable state requirements.

• Laboratoryexperienceandknowledgeofmedicalterminologypreferred.

• Strongcomputerskillswiththeabilitytolearnnewsystemsandtoolsquickly.

• Mustbecomfortableoperatinginacollaborative,sharedleadershipenvironment.

• Mustpossessa personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring, with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health andMercyOne.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be able to set and organizeownwork priorities and adapt to them as they changefrequently. Mustbeabletoworkconcurrentlyonavarietyoftasks/projectsinanenvironmentthatmaybestressful, with individuals having diverse personalities and work styles.

• MustpossesstheabilitytocomplywithMercyOneandTrinityHealthpoliciesandprocedures.

• Work requires frequent movement within the laboratory and hospital, including reaching, grasping, walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, and performing repetitive motions associated with specimen collection, handling, and processing. Tasks also involve applying and removing labels, using a computer keyboard, retrieving supplies, and transporting specimens.

• Responsibilities may involve handling and lifting materials or suppliesgenerally upto 10 pounds, with occasionalexertionofupto50poundswhenmovingobjects.Whenapatientorobjectcannotbemoved safely, mechanicalassistancedevices oradditionalpersonnel must be used.

• Visualacuityisrequiredtoreadhandwrittenandelectronicdocumentation,inspectspecimens,interpret color‑dependent indicators, and safely use laboratory equipment, including sharps, analyzers, and computer systems.

• Must be able to communicate effectively to provide instructions, relay information, and interact with coworkers, patients, and clinical staff, using verbal, auditory, or other communication methods asappropriate.

• Duties require routine use of computers, printers, scanners, fax machines, and standard laboratory equipment, as well as occasional handling of office supplies or stored materials.

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

Visit MercyOne Careers (https://www.mercyone.org/careers/) to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care.

Want to learn more about MercyOne Clinton? Click here: Find a Location Clinton, Iowa (IA), MercyOne Clinton (https://www.mercyone.org/clinton/find-a-location/)

Clinton

Clinton offers affordable living and a strong sense of community. Clinton provides education options such as the Clinton Community School District, private schools and higher education like Clinton Community College. The city boasts riverfront parks, museums and annual festivals, making it a great spot for outdoor and cultural activities.

MercyOne Clinton Medical Center is a 249-bed facility serving counties in eastern Iowa and western Illinois. The facility offers radiation and oncology care, two cardiac catheterization labs, renal dialysis, a Level IV Trauma Center and more. With over 800 employees and 60 plus providers, it holds full-service accreditation and strong patient experience ratings.

• Work is performed primarily in a hospital‑based or clinic laboratory setting with typical indoor environmentalconditions,includingmoderatenoiselevelsgeneratedbyequipmentandnormalclinicalactivity.

• Workmayinvolveexposuretochemicalhazards,bloodandbodyfluids,andotherpotentiallyinfectious materials.TheroleisincludedintheOSHAExposureControlPlanandrequiresadherencetoprotective measures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran