Lab Tech Assistant - Core Laboratory - Springfield, OH

Mercy Health • Springfield, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Tech Assistant performs laboratory duties, including preparing specimens for analysis by registering and accessioning orders, verifying specimen acceptability, and carrying out established pre-analytical and analytical laboratory procedures. The position also performs phlebotomy and specimen collection according to established procedures to ensure proper processing. Additional duties include maintaining inventory and supplies, performing waived testing, and preparing slides. The role is based in Springfield, Ohio, and requires travel to off-site locations. This is a collective bargaining unit position.

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

• Associate degree in Biology or Chemistry.
• Laboratory experience.
• Keyboarding or data experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service by greeting patients and community members respectfully.
• Collect blood specimens using established venipuncture procedures and transport specimens to the testing laboratory while maintaining specimen integrity.
• Register and accession orders, verify specimen acceptability, and perform established pre-analytical and analytical laboratory procedures.
• Perform phlebotomy and specimen collection according to established procedures.
• Support technologists by loading and maintaining instruments, preparing reagents, thawing and pooling blood products, and importing and issuing blood products.
• Recognize instrument and equipment malfunctions and keep appropriate personnel informed of problems, issues, and resolutions.
• Perform departmental clerical duties, including checking inventory, stocking supplies, and answering phones when needed.
• Perform waived testing and slide preparation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems promptly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, and referral bonuses.
• 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.
• Backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance.
• Professional development and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED