Clinic Lab Assistant

Come work on our team and help others! You will help us serve the patients, doctors, and nurses of our Kimball Ridge Center building near the corner of Kimball and Ridgeway Ave in Waterloo, IA. You would perform phlebotomy (draw blood) on our patients and run waived lab tests. It would be nice if you had experience, however, you can be taught. That person must have a strong desire to learn and help others.

Position Purpose:

Greets patients, orders lab work, and collects and processes specimens for analysis by the clinical laboratory staff. Adheres to MercyOne's performance expectations and performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of MercyOne.

What you will Do:

Performs clerical job duties associated with the outpatient drawing area.

Performs collection job duties associated with the outpatient drawing area.

Performs collection job duties associated with the Core Lab.

Performs processing job duties associated with the Core Lab.

Adheres to all safety, infection control and colleague health policies and procedures.

Based on principles of growth and development, provides care appropriate to the age-related needs of the patients served on his/her assigned unit which may include:

Birth 28 days Neonate

1 18 Months Infant

18 Months 3 Years Toddler

3 6 Years Preschool-aged

6 12 Years School-aged

12 18 Years Adolescents

18 65 Years Adults

65+ Years Geriatric

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Requires the ability to read, write and understand the English language, and communicate effectively with patients, visitors, staff and physicians while performing their job duties. Intermediate language, basic math, intermediate reasoning ability. Personal computer. Ability to work as a team player. Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Ability to communicate politely and courteously.

Position Highlights and Benefits

We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes:

• Wellness programs
• Education reimbursement
• Personalized health insurance plans including dental and vision
• Paid time off
• Long- and short-term leave
• Retirement planning
• Life insurance coverage

Ministry/Facility Information:

MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides expert health care to eight counties. MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides excellent, personalized care close to home to the communities in the Cedar Valley. With 491 licensed beds between the three medical centers, each providing 24-hour emergency lifesaving care, MercyOne is there for you in critical moments:

• MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center , an Area Level III Trauma Center and an accredited chest pain center
• MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation
• MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center , Community Level IV Trauma Designation

With more than 2,500 colleagues, MercyOne is one of the largest employers in Northeast Iowa.

MercyOne Medical Group Northeast Iowa is made up of more than 30 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Benton, Butler, Fayette and Tama counties.

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.