Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist - Inpatient - Lorain Hospital

Mercy Health BSMH • Lorain, OH

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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 as needed.

The position is full-time and scheduled for 16 hours per week, with afternoon/evening shifts from 1 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Weekend and holiday availability is required. When assigned to Microbiology, the Lab Assistant sets up cultures, prepares gram stains, and performs the MST (Micro Setup Time) as needed. Phlebotomist duties may also be needed.

The role serves patients from neonates through geriatric populations. Working conditions may include high stress and fluctuating workloads, interruptions, exposure to noise, bright lights, fumes and odors, limited hazardous substances, body fluids, blood, and potentially infectious materials. Employees are required to use universal precautions and personal protective equipment and learn infection-control policies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Availability for afternoon/evening shifts from 1 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
• Weekend and holiday availability.
• Use universal precautions and personal protective equipment and learn infection-control policies.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen collection procedures.
• Process and send out specimens and body fluids.
• Enter orders.
• Accession, centrifuge, and aliquot samples.
• Generate reports.
• Register patients.
• Provide basic customer service.
• Maintain inventory levels and stock supplies.
• When staffed in Microbiology, set up cultures from microbiology samples and prepare gram stains.
• Perform the MST (Micro Setup Time) as needed.
• Perform phlebotomist duties as needed.

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.

What This Job Offers

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