Lab Tech Assistant Jobs in Iowa

A Laboratory Technician Assistant in the med tech industry is responsible for supporting technologists in the laboratory by preparing and organizing samples for analysis, maintaining laboratory equipment, and adhering to lab procedures and safety protocols. They play an essential role in the accurate and efficient processing of patient samples, contributing to the delivery of reliable and timely diagnostic results. These professionals often handle administrative tasks such as record keeping, data entry, and inventory management as well.

Key skills for a Lab Tech Assistant include attention to detail, organization, technical proficiency, and a strong understanding of laboratory safety procedures. Certification as a lab assistant is typically required, and this may include passing an exam through the American Society for Clinical Pathology or a similar accrediting body. Prior to becoming a Lab Tech Assistant, individuals may have roles such as a Phlebotomist, a Medical Assistant, or a Lab Aide, all of which provide relevant experience in clinical lab settings.

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Lab Assistant PRN

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 1 day ago

Accurately and efficiently performs venipunctures, and finger sticks ensuring collection of proper specimens for testing and ensuring patient safety. Prepares specimens for testing....

Laboratory Assistant - MedLabs Marion (Full Time)

  • Marion, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Marion, IA
  • 2 days ago

Performs medical venous and capillary blood collections independently for patients of all ages within specified safety parameters, timelines and pace....

Laboratory Assistant - Hospital (Part Time)

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 2 days ago

Performs medical venous and capillary blood collections independently for patients of all ages within specified safety parameters, timelines and pace....

Lab Assistant 40 hours per week Core Laboratory

  • West Burlington, IA
  • 3 days ago
  • West Burlington, IA
  • 3 days ago

Explain blood or laboratory specimen collection procedures to patients and must be able to demonstrate absolute accuracy in patient identification, specimen labeling and have knowledge of test requirements...

Lab Assistant Evening

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 5 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 5 days ago

Accurately and efficiently performs venipunctures, and finger sticks ensuring collection of proper specimens for testing and ensuring patient safety. Prepares specimens for testing....

Lab Assistant Outreach Lab FT Days

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 5 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 5 days ago

Accurately and efficiently performs venipunctures, heel sticks and finger sticks ensuring collection of proper specimens for testing and ensuring patient safety....

Lab Assistant Nights

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 5 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 5 days ago

Accurately and efficiently performs venipunctures, and finger sticks ensuring collection of proper specimens for testing and ensuring patient safety. Prepares specimens for testing....

Clinic Lab Assistant FT

  • Clinton, IA
  • 5 days ago
  • Clinton, IA
  • 5 days ago

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Day Shift Description: Performs basic laboratory procedures under the supervision of Registered Technologists and Technicians. Responsible for the collection of...

Lab Assistant FT Days

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 7 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 7 days ago

Accurately and efficiently performs venipunctures, and finger sticks ensuring collection of proper specimens for testing and ensuring patient safety. Prepares specimens for testing....

Lab Assistant PRN Days

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 9 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 9 days ago

Accurately and efficiently performs venipunctures, and finger sticks ensuring collection of proper specimens for testing and ensuring patient safety. Prepares specimens for testing....

Clinic Lab Assistant

  • Waterloo, IA
  • 9 days ago
  • Waterloo, IA
  • 9 days ago

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Clinic Lab Assistant 4 x 8 hour days a week. Days, no weekends, no holidays. 1 day off a week. Come work on our team and help others! You...

Lab Assistant/MLT- Ankeny Laboratory FT

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 17 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 17 days ago

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Supports CLIA-Moderately Complex Testing Laboratory at Ankeny Clinc Lab. Responsibilities include performing phlebotomy and laboratory...

Cedar Falls Hospital Lab Assistant Full Time Days

  • Cedar Falls, IA
  • 19 days ago
  • Cedar Falls, IA
  • 19 days ago

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Position Purpose: Greets patients, orders lab work, and collects and processes specimens for analysis by the clinical laboratory staff....

MLT/Lab Assistant- Pleasant Hill Clinic Laboratory- PT

  • Pleasant Hill, IA
  • 19 days ago
  • Pleasant Hill, IA
  • 19 days ago

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: Supports CLIA-Moderately Complex Testing Laboratories in the Des Moines Metro area (Ankeny, Clive, Pleasant Hill, Indianola). Responsibilities...

Surgical Technology Lab Assistant

  • Council Bluffs, IA
  • 28 days ago
  • Council Bluffs, IA
  • 28 days ago

The surgical technology lab assistant will be a resource for Surgical Technology students and will be responsible for assisting with scheduling laboratory skills and exam sessions, review, index...

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Salary for Lab Tech Assistant Jobs in Iowa

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Lab Tech Assistant positions.



Highest Education Level

Lab Tech Assistants in Iowa offer the following education background
Vocational Degree or Certification
28.7%
Bachelor's Degree
26.2%
Associate's Degree
18.5%
High School or GED
17.0%
Master's Degree
5.5%
Some College
2.2%
Doctorate Degree
1.6%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Lab Tech Assistants in Iowa
Less than 1 year
43.8%
None
24.2%
4-6 years
15.2%
2-4 years
13.9%
1-2 years
2.9%


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