Lab Tech Assistant - Core Laboratory - Springfield, OH

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Springfield, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Tech Assistant performs laboratory duties to prepare specimens for analysis, including registering and accessioning orders, verifying specimen acceptability, and performing established pre-analytical and analytical procedures. The role also performs phlebotomy and specimen collection according to established procedures to ensure specimens are properly processed. Additional duties include maintaining inventory, stocking, performing waived testing, and preparing slides. The position requires travel to off-site locations.

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 respectful customer service to patients and community members.
• Collect blood specimens using established venipuncture procedures and transport specimens to the testing laboratory while maintaining specimen integrity.
• Support technologists by assisting with instrument loading and maintenance, reagent preparation, thawing, pooling, importing, and issuing blood products.
• Recognize instrument and equipment malfunctions and inform appropriate personnel about problems, issues, and resolutions.
• Perform departmental clerical duties, including checking inventory, stocking supplies, and answering phones when needed.
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems promptly.
• Register and accession orders, verify specimen acceptability, and perform established pre-analytical and analytical laboratory procedures.
• Maintain inventory, stock supplies, perform waived testing, and prepare slides.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 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, and 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