Lab Tech Assistant – Lima Medical Office Building 750 W High – PRN
About The Position
The Lab Tech Assistant is responsible for laboratory duties that include preparing specimens for analysis by registering and accessioning orders, verifying specimen acceptability, and performing established pre-analytical and analytical laboratory procedures. In addition, the Lab Tech Assistant will need to perform phlebotomy and specimen collection according to the established procedures to ensure that they are properly processed. Responsibilities include maintaining inventory, stocking, waived testing, and slide preparation. Mercy Health is a faith-based and patient-focused organization committed to enhancing the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care, fostering a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect.
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, Biology or Chemistry
- Laboratory experience preferred
- Keyboarding or data experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Provides excellent customer service skills by greeting patients and the community in a respectful manner
- Collect blood specimens from patients, follow 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
