Lab Histology - Cytology Assistant - St. Elizabeth Health Center
About The Position
As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive. Lab Tech Assistant - Histology/Cytology - St. Elizabeth Health Center Job Summary: The Lab Tech Assistant will work under the supervision of the trained Histology and Cytology techs and will be responsible for laboratory duties as assigned. These tasks include, preparing specimens for analysis by registering and accessioning orders, verifying specimen acceptability, and performs established pre-analytical and analytical laboratory procedures. In addition, the Lab Tech Assistant will perform phlebotomy and specimen collection according to established procedures from patients, to ensure that they are properly processed. Responsibilities include maintaining inventory, stocking, waived testing, and slide preparation.
Requirements
- High School Degree or GED
- Ability to provide quality, error-free work in a fast-pasted environment
- Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner
- Position requires travel to off-site locations
Nice To Haves
- Associates Degree in Biology/Chemistry preferred, but not required
- Laboratory experience preferred, but not required
- Keyboarding or data experience preferred, but not required
Responsibilities
- Provides excellent customer service skills by greeting patients and the community in a respectful manner
- Collect blood specimens from patients, following established venipuncture procedures and transport specimens to the testing laboratory to ensure specimen integrity
- Provides support to technologists by assisting with the loading and maintaining of instruments, making up of reagents, thawing, pooling, importing, and issuing of blood products
- Recognizes instrument and equipment malfunctions and keeps appropriate person(s) informed of problems, issues, and resolutions as needed
- Performs departmental-related clerical duties such as checking inventory, stock supplies, answer phones when needed
- Must possess the ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems promptly
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
- Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
- Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
