Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist - Inpatient - Lorain Hospital

Mercy Health • Lorain, OH

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Assistant performs phlebotomy and specimen collection, using the Lab Information System (LIS) and Hospital Information System (HIS) for functions including 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 at Lorain Hospital in the Phlebotomy department. It is scheduled for 16 hours per week, with afternoon/evening hours from 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Weekend and holiday availability is required. This is a collective bargaining unit position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Weekend and holiday availability.
• Basic skills in active listening, discerning others’ thinking, service orientation, verbal and written communication, problem solving, customer service, coordination, organization, and time management.
• Basic computer skills and data entry.
• Skills in compassion, specimen collection, blood draws, sample analysis, and phlebotomy collection software.
• 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.
• 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 assigned to the Microbiology department, set up cultures for microbiology samples, prepare Gram stains, and perform MST (Micro Setup Time) as needed.
• Perform phlebotomist duties as needed.
• Use LIS and HIS for phlebotomy, patient registration, order entry, result lookup, and report generation.
• Sort specimen drop-offs according to insurance and ensure accurate specimen registration 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED