Lab Assistant
Company: MercyOne Central Iowa Clinics
Location: Ankeny
Posted on: August 5, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview
MercyOne is a connected system of health care facilities and
services dedicated to helping individuals live their best life. -
With 420 care locations, our clinics, medical centers and
affiliates are never too far from home, allowing us to improve the
lives of individuals and communities across the state of Iowa and
beyond. - MercyOne's Central Iowa Region includes medical centers
in Des Moines, West Des Moines, Newton and Centerville and two
specialty hospitals - MercyOne Children's Hospital in Des Moines
and MercyOne Rehabilitation Hospital in Clive - - along with more
than 20 additional facilities that house more than 50 primary care,
pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics. Founded by the
Sisters of Mercy in 1893, MercyOne Central Iowa has the longest
continually operating hospital in Des Moines.As our Lab Assistant
at MercyOne, you'll help solve mysteries as to what's ailing a
patient and get us one step closer to successfully treating that
illness or injury. Using your expertise and our technology, you
will collect, prepare and then examine specimens in the lab to help
determine the results of whatever test is being performed. Is this
patient anemic? Are they pregnant? Has the cancer returned? Test
their blood, urine or tissue and find out! -You'll build trust in
all your interactions through your professionalism and work ethic.
You are very knowledgeable in all areas of your role but always
eager to learn more. You keep impeccable records, especially when
labeling and distributing samples. Confidentiality is of utmost
importance to you. You keep your work area clean and perform all
quality control checks according to your lab supervisor's
guidelines. Most of all, you understand how vital your role is in
the diagnosing and treating of our patients and you're eager to
help us succeed in making them better.
Responsibilities
The Lab Assistant performs research activities and other tasks as
necessary in a laboratory environment. -Collect or receive samples
of fluids or tissues. Determine if the quality and quantity are
sufficient for testing.Use the lab equipment or chemicals to
prepare the samples for testing.Perform the required tests on the
samples. Keep accurate records. Label the specimens appropriately
and send them to other departments as needed.Clean and maintain the
lab equipment and the lab area throughout each shift.Run periodic
quality control procedures on the equipment, under your
supervisor's guidance.Maintain patient confidentiality at all
times.Be respectful, kind and helpful to your colleagues as we work
together to create a productive lab environment.We invite you to
join MercyOne Des Moines today and experience it with us! -
Qualifications
Keywords: MercyOne Central Iowa Clinics, Ankeny , Lab Assistant, Healthcare , Ankeny, Iowa
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