Lab Assistant - Phlebotomist - Lima Medical Office Building 750 W High
About The Position
The Laboratory Department is seeking a Phlebotomist to draw quality blood samples from patients, prepare specimens for laboratory testing, and complete clerical work in a timely manner to help maintain department efficiency. Duties include order entry, result lookup, report generation, and responding to internal and external calls in a friendly and helpful manner. The position requires travel to off-site locations. Mercy Health is a faith-based, patient-focused organization committed to compassion, human dignity, integrity, service, and stewardship. It is an equal opportunity employer.
Requirements
- High school degree or GED.
- Ability to provide quality, error-free work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to engage professionally with staff and patients.
- Ability to travel to off-site locations.
Nice To Haves
- Phlebotomist certification is preferred but not required.
- One year of phlebotomy experience is preferred but not required.
- Customer service experience in a retail or service environment is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Greet patients and community members respectfully and provide excellent customer service.
- Collect specimens from patients according to established procedures and ensure they are properly processed.
- Accurately identify patients and match their identity to the correct service to support patient safety.
- Enter data and process specimens by labeling, centrifuging, splitting, and freezing them as requested by test orders.
- Perform departmental clerical duties, including checking inventory, stocking supplies, and answering phones as needed.
- Troubleshoot and resolve problems promptly.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
- Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
