? [7/11/2025] Lab Assistant

Company: MercyOne
Location: Sioux City
Posted on: July 11, 2025

Job Description:

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Night Shift Description: POSITION PURPOSE Under limited supervision and/or according to established policy and procedure,is responsible forexecuting assigned phlebotomy (procurement of blood specimens), specimen processing, rapid testing, and Point-of-Care (POC) testing laboratory functions.As a member of the laboratory team, the Laboratory Assistant serves as the laboratory and hospital liaison to patients, clients, physicians, and staff members and adheres to hospital and laboratory policy and procedure related to blood borne pathogens and safety. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Knows, understands, incorporates, anddemonstratesthe Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions. - Is proficient in theappropriate designateduse of Laboratory Information System, to include but not be limited to, department order entry, specimen log-in,modifycollections, reprint labels, printing collection lists, printing pending collections, and other basic computer functions. - Demonstrates knowledge of performing Rapid and Point-Of-Care testingin accordance withwritten laboratory policy and procedure. - Is technically proficient in procurement of blood samples via arterial, blood cultures, capillary collection (finger/heel stick), and venipuncture technique. - Alwaysfollowsestablished positive patient identification proceduresPRIORto the collection of patient samples.Labels samples in compliance with hospital and established laboratory policy and procedure. - Is responsible forreceiving, appropriatelyloggingand verifying receipt of all specimen types in the laboratory according to laboratory policy and procedure.Also distributes those specimens appropriately to the designated testing areas of the laboratory. - Validates that all samples collected by nursing personnel from patients with indwelling vascular access are collectedin accordance withlaboratory policy and procedure and labeled appropriately. - Assembles and transports samples to the laboratoryin accordance withtest specifications (i.e.ammonia on ice, cold agglutinins kept warm) and alerts technologists that the samples are available for processing. - Is ateam-playerwho readilyassistsco-workers asindicatedwith workload, hard-sticks and collections from children or combative patients. - Maintains an organized, clean, safe collection tray and work environment. - Assistsin receiving and stocking supplies, rotating inventory, and inventory control. - Is capable of answeringphone inquiries, to relate specimen status, and results in accordance with HIPAA standards. - Activelyparticipatesin departmental meetings, committees, conferences, professional development opportunities and in-services. - Adheres to hospital policy and procedure related to patient precautions and specialconsiderations/guidelinesthat are posted inside/outside the patient room, i.e. infection control precautions, isolation precautions, mastectomy precautions. - Is knowledgeable of and activelyparticipatesin improving patient safety and reducing risk to patients.Complies withSafety and Infection Control Policies and Procedures. - Maintains confidentiality of informationpertaining toclients, physicians, employees, and MercyOnebusiness. - Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. - Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and proceduresin order toensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Requires High School Diploma or Equivalent. - ASCP Certification as a Clinical Laboratory Phlebotomist or equivalent is preferred. - Is capable of performinga variety of duties characterized by frequent change. - Mustpossessexcellent verbal and written communications skills, presentation skills, advanced analytical skills, be wellorganizedandmaintaina highly professional manner and appearance. - Strong interpersonal, consultative and relationship building skillsin order toinitiate and develop productive collaborativepartnershipwith all levels of leadership across the organization. Ability to effectively influence results, garnersupportand tactfully manage complex relationships within and across the organization.Extremely highlevelof diplomacy and tact are required.Ability to read the subtle nuances of situation and react/plan accordingly. - Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment. - 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. 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.

Keywords: MercyOne, Sioux City , ? [7/11/2025] Lab Assistant, Healthcare , Sioux City, Iowa