Laboratory Assistant – Core Laboratory – St. Joseph Warren Hospital

Mercy Health • Warren, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Assistant performs phlebotomy and specimen collection. They use Lab Information System (LIS) and Hospital Information System (HIS) to conduct functions related to phlebotomy, soft registration of patients, order entry, result look-up and report generation. They process specimens for diagnostic testing and referral testing and sort specimen drop-offs according to insurance. They ensure accurate registration of specimens as needed.

Requirements

• High School/GED (required)
• Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
• Perform shift work
• Maneuver weight of patients
• Hear alarms/telephone/audio recorder
• Reach above shoulder
• Repetitive arm/hand movements
• Finger Dexterity
• Color Vision
• Acuity - far
• Acuity - near
• Depth perception
• Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts
• Exposure to dust/fumes
• Exposure to potential electrical shock
• Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy
• Exposure to high pitched noises
• Gaseous risk exposure
• Active Listening
• Ability to discern the thinking of others
• Service Orientation
• Verbal and Written Communication
• Problem Solving
• Customer Service
• Coordination
• Organization
• Time Management
• Basic computer skills and data entry
• Compassion
• Specimen Collection
• Draws blood
• Sample analysis
• Phlebotomy Collection Software

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomy Certification (preferred)
• 1 year phlebotomy experience (preferred)
• Basic phlebotomy training (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Performs specimen collection procedures
• Processes and sends out specimen and body fluids
• Enters orders
• Performs accessioning, centrifuging, and aliquoting of samples
• Generates reports
• Soft registration of patients
• Provides basic customer service
• Maintains inventory levels and stocks supplies
• Phlebotomist duties may be needed

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• incentives
• referral bonuses
• 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
• continuing education support

What This Job Offers

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