Phlebotomist - Lab Assistant - Mercy Health Outreach Labs

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health! Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Required to travel to any outreach labs in Cincinnati, Shift/Start times may vary. Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week. Job Summary: The Laboratory Department is looking for a Phlebotomist to join our growing team. The Phlebotomist is responsible for drawing quality blood samples from patients, preparing those specimens for lab testing, and completing clerical duties in a timely manner to maintain the department efficiently. Responsibilities will include order entry, result look-up, report generation, and answering internal/external calls in a friendly and helpful manner.

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

• Phlebotomist Certification preferred but not required
• One-year phlebotomy experience preferred but not required
• Customer service in a retail or service environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides excellent customer service skills by greeting patients and the community in a respectful manner
• Collects all specimens according to established procedures from patients and ensures that they are properly processed
• Identifying patients accurately and matching the patient’s identity with the correct service is critical for patient safety
• Responsible for data entry and processing of specimen by labeling, centrifuging, splitting, and freezing specimens as requested by test orders
• Performs departmental-related clerical duties such as checking inventory, stock supplies, and answer phones as 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
• Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees