Lead Lab Assistant

Employment Type:Full time

Shift:

Description:

Employment Type:

Full Time

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

Position Purpose:

Uses advanced experience in the Specimen Management section of the laboratory to provide expertise. Serves in a leadership role and assists with oversight of daily operations of the Specimen Management section.

What you will do:

Proficient in specimen collection through venipuncture, logging in of testing into Laboratory Information System (LIS) and specimen processing.

Acts as a resource for lab assistant personnel in Specimen Management and responds to workplace questions and concerns.

Assists with and participates in new employee and student orientation and training and safety policy compliance.

Oversees education and procedure manuals.

Assists and supports quality management systems and performance improvement initiatives.

Ensures appropriate workflow of the Specimen Management department and adjusts work assignments as needed.

Monitors and maintains work areas to provide efficient use of resources and obtain optimal turnaround times.

Positively promotes initiatives of the laboratory or organization to co-workers.

Conducts department huddles in absence of the supervisor.

Works independently, organizing work to meet established deadlines and records and reports data obtained.

Participates in employee selection through team interview process.

Performs administrative functions delegated by supervisor/manager.

Provides feedback to the supervisor/manager in the performance appraisal process.

Verifies and identifies yearly competencies for staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required.

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

One year of clinical laboratory experience required in the Specimen Management department with proficiency in specimen collection, log in and processing.

MercyOne Central Iowa sets the standard for personalized and radically convenient care in the Des Moines metro area and surrounding counties. MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, is the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and Iowa’s largest medical center, with 802 beds available. The hospital is one of the Midwest’s largest referral centers.

With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 1,500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne Central Iowa is one of Iowa’s largest employers.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

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