Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist - Inpatient - Lorain Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Lorain, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Assistant performs phlebotomy and specimen collection and uses the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and Hospital Information System (HIS) for phlebotomy-related functions, patient registration, order entry, result lookup, and report generation. The role processes specimens for diagnostic and referral testing, sorts specimen drop-offs according to insurance, and ensures specimens are accurately registered as needed. When assigned to Microbiology, the Lab Assistant sets up cultures, prepares gram stains, and performs the Micro Setup Time (MST) as needed. Phlebotomist duties may also be required.

This is a collective bargaining unit position at Lorain Hospital, scheduled for 16 hours weekly on afternoon/evening shifts from 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Weekend and holiday availability is required. The position serves patients across the lifespan, from neonates through geriatrics. The work may involve high stress, fluctuating workloads, interruptions, noise, bright lights, limited hazardous substances or body fluids, infectious materials, and intermittent exposure to fumes and odors. Universal precautions and personal protective equipment are required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic computer skills and data entry.
• Skills in specimen collection, blood draws, sample analysis, phlebotomy, and collection software.
• Active listening, service orientation, verbal and written communication, problem solving, customer service, coordination, organization, time management, and compassion.
• Weekend and holiday availability.
• Exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn infection-control policies.

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomy certification.
• One year of phlebotomy experience.
• Basic phlebotomy training.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen collection procedures, including phlebotomy and blood draws.
• Process specimens and body fluids and send specimens out for testing.
• Enter orders.
• Accession, centrifuge, and aliquot samples.
• Generate reports.
• Register patients and accurately register specimens as needed.
• Provide basic customer service.
• Maintain inventory levels and stock supplies.
• When assigned to Microbiology, set up cultures, prepare gram stains, and perform MST as needed.
• Sort specimen drop-offs according to insurance.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED