Lab Support Technician II

Mercy•Joplin, MO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Support Technician (LST III) is part of the provider care team acting in a support capacity for reports, data and scheduling functions of the laboratory. This position is responsible for accurate, timely and effective provision of laboratory support mechanisms. The LST III will be required to exhibit excellent customer service skills in line with the Mercy Signature Service Standards with all customer interactions. The LST III is responsible for the skillful acquisition of all required types of specimens for laboratory testing utilizing safe, accurate, effective, professional methodologies while observing HIPAA confidentiality requirements and lab policies as required. The LST III will be responsible for all processing, transport and referral of all types of laboratory specimens and reports as required. The LST III is responsible for limited laboratory testing and for assisting technologists in all appropriate test methods as required. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
One year phlebotomy or clinical laboratory experience.
Previous Mercy LST II designation or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

College level chemistry, Biology or other Science courses
Phlebotomy preceptor experience.

Responsibilities

Accurate, timely and effective provision of laboratory support mechanisms.
Exhibit excellent customer service skills in line with the Mercy Signature Service Standards with all customer interactions.
Skillful acquisition of all required types of specimens for laboratory testing utilizing safe, accurate, effective, professional methodologies while observing HIPAA confidentiality requirements and lab policies as required.
Processing, transport and referral of all types of laboratory specimens and reports as required.
Limited laboratory testing and assisting technologists in all appropriate test methods as required.
Perform duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.
Satisfactorily complete the specific facility competencies, including but not limited to checklist, written examination, management observation, etc., to be eligible for advancement to the next higher job description.
Have no active disciplinary actions or active performance improvement plans.
Successfully complete the probationary period.