Lab Tech Assistant - Core Laboratory - Lima Medical Office Building 750 W High

Mercy Health BSMH • Bath Township, OH

3d • 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 carrying out established pre-analytical and analytical laboratory procedures. The position also performs phlebotomy and specimen collection in accordance with established procedures to ensure specimens are properly processed. Additional duties include maintaining inventory, stocking supplies, performing waived testing, and preparing slides.

The assistant supports technologists with instruments and blood products, identifies instrument or equipment malfunctions, and communicates problems and resolutions to appropriate personnel. The role includes departmental clerical work and requires travel to off-site locations. Mercy Health describes its workplace as guided by compassion, human dignity, integrity, service, and stewardship.

Requirements

• High school degree or GED.
• Ability to produce quality, error-free work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to engage professionally with staff and patients.
• 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 the community.
• Collect blood specimens using established venipuncture procedures and transport specimens to the testing laboratory while preserving specimen integrity.
• Support technologists by loading and maintaining instruments; preparing reagents; thawing, pooling, importing, and issuing blood products.
• Recognize instrument and equipment malfunctions and inform appropriate personnel of problems, issues, and resolutions.
• Perform departmental clerical duties, including checking inventory, stocking supplies, and answering phones as needed.
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems promptly.
• Perform specimen registration and accessioning, verify specimen acceptability, and carry out established pre-analytical and analytical laboratory procedures.
• Perform phlebotomy and specimen collection according to established procedures.
• Perform waived testing and slide preparation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Travel to off-site locations.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 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