Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist - Inpatient - Lorain Hospital

Mercy Health BSMH•Lorain, OH

32d

About The Position

The Lab Assistant performs phlebotomy and specimen collection and uses the Lab 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 accurate specimen registration. When assigned to the Microbiology department, the Lab Assistant sets up microbiology cultures, prepares Gram stains, and performs the Micro Setup Time (MST) as needed. Phlebotomist duties may also be required. The position serves patients across all age groups, from neonates through geriatrics, and requires use of universal precautions and personal protective equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Skills in active listening, service orientation, verbal and written communication, problem solving, customer service, coordination, organization, and time management.
Basic computer skills and data entry.
Compassion.
Specimen collection and blood-drawing skills.
Sample analysis skills.
Phlebotomy collection software skills.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform specimen collection procedures, including blood draws.
Process and send out specimens and body fluids.
Enter orders.
Accession, centrifuge, and aliquot samples.
Generate reports.
Register patients and ensure accurate specimen registration.
Provide basic customer service.
Maintain inventory levels and stock supplies.
When staffed in Microbiology, set up cultures, prepare Gram stains, and perform MST as needed.
Sort specimen drop-offs according to insurance.