Waterloo Medical Center, USA
1 day ago
Clinic Lab Assistant
Employment Type:Full timeShift:

Description:

Come work on our team and help others!  We are a Residency Program, which means we are a clinic that sees patients and an educational site. We have MDs and DOs that come to us from all over the world to perfect their skills in Family Medicine. We have 5 faculty physicians overseeing the residents, 14 resident physicians, a team of nurses, Behavioralist, Pharm-D, patient access, education staff, and lab/x-ray. You would perform phlebotomy (draw blood) on our patients and run waived lab tests. It would be nice if you had experience, however, it 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 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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