Lab Assistant - Phlebotomist - West Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Cincinnati, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Department is seeking a Phlebotomist to draw quality blood samples from patients, prepare specimens for laboratory testing, and complete clerical tasks that help the department operate efficiently. The role includes order entry, result lookup, report generation, and answering internal and external calls in a friendly and helpful manner. The position requires travel to off-site locations.

The role is based at West Hospital and is scheduled for 40 hours per week on days/afternoons. Mercy Health describes itself as a faith-based, patient-focused organization committed to compassion, human dignity, integrity, service, stewardship, collaboration, excellence, and respect.

Requirements

• High school degree or GED.
• Ability to provide quality, error-free work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to engage professionally with staff and patients.
• Ability to travel to off-site locations.

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomist certification preferred, but not required.
• One year of phlebotomy experience preferred, but not required.
• Customer service experience in a retail or service environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide respectful customer service to patients and the community.
• Collect specimens from patients according to established procedures and ensure proper processing.
• Accurately identify patients and match their identities to the correct services.
• Enter data and process specimens by labeling, centrifuging, splitting, and freezing them as requested by test orders.
• Perform clerical duties, including checking inventory, stocking supplies, and answering phones as needed.
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems promptly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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