Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist – Lima Medical Office Building 750 W High
About The Position
As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive. The Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist performs phlebotomy and specimen collection. They use Lab Information System (LIS) and Hospital Information System (HIS) to conduct functions related to phlebotomy, patient registration, order entry, result look-up and report generation. They process specimens for diagnostic testing and referral testing and sort specimen drop-offs according to insurance. They ensure accurate registration of specimens as needed.
Requirements
- High School/GED (required)
Nice To Haves
- Phlebotomy Certification (preferred)
- 1 year phlebotomy experience (preferred)
- Basic phlebotomy training (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Performs specimen collection procedures
- Processes and sends out specimen and body fluids
- Enters orders
- Performs accessioning, centrifuging, and aliquoting of samples
- Generates reports
- Registers patients
- Provides basic customer service
- Maintains inventory levels and stocks supplies
- When staffed in Microbiology department, culture setup of microbiology samples and gram stain preparation. Performs the MST (Micro Setup Time) as needed.
- Phlebotomist duties may be needed.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
- Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
