Lab Support Technician- Full Time Weekends

Mercy•Oklahoma City, OK

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Support Technician IV (LST IV) 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 IV will be required to exhibit excellent customer service skills in line with the Mercy Signature Service Standards with all customer interactions. The LST IV is responsible for the skillful acquisition of all required types of specimens for laboratory testing utilizing accurate, effective, professional and confidential accepted methodologies as needed. The LST IV will be responsible for all processing, transport and referral of all types of laboratory specimens and associated reports. The LST IV is responsible for POC and Waived Laboratory Testing and for assisting technologists in all appropriate test modalities as needed. The LST IV is responsible for limited routine testing and for assisting technologists and physicians in all appropriate test methods as needed. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Two years phlebotomy or clinical laboratory experience or equivalent.
Previous Mercy LST III designation or equivalency.
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.
No active disciplinary actions or performance improvement plans.

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy preceptor experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Accurate, timely and effective provision of laboratory support mechanisms.
Skillful acquisition of all required types of specimens for laboratory testing utilizing accurate, effective, professional and confidential accepted methodologies as needed.
Processing, transport and referral of all types of laboratory specimens and associated reports.
Performing POC and Waived Laboratory Testing.
Assisting technologists in all appropriate test modalities as needed.
Performing limited routine testing.
Assisting technologists and physicians in all appropriate test methods as needed.