Lab Assistant - Phlebotomy - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital - PRN

Mercy Health BSMH • Youngstown, OH

7h

About The Position

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

This is a collective bargaining unit position at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. The role is PRN. Mercy Health is a faith-based, patient-focused organization that emphasizes compassion, collaboration, excellence, respect, human dignity, integrity, service, and stewardship.

Requirements

• High school degree or GED.
• Ability to provide quality, error-free work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to engage with staff and patients in a professional manner.
• 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 according to established procedures and ensure they are properly processed.
• Accurately identify patients and match each patient’s identity with the correct service.
• Enter data and process specimens by labeling, centrifuging, splitting, and freezing them as requested by test orders.
• Perform departmental 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. Benefits may vary based on market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED