Phlebotomist - FT, Days, Evening, Holidays, Weekend

Mercy • Cape Girardeau, MO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Support Technician (LST I) supports the provider care team by handling laboratory reports, data, and scheduling functions and providing accurate, timely, and effective laboratory support. The role requires excellent customer service in accordance with Mercy Signature Service and compliance with HIPAA confidentiality requirements and laboratory policies.

As required, the LST I skillfully obtains laboratory specimens using safe, accurate, effective, and professional methods. The position also processes, transports, and refers laboratory specimens and reports. To achieve the role’s competencies, the employee must be observed by laboratory management or a designee and complete all departmental LST I checklists. Duties are performed consistently with Mercy’s mission, values, and Service Standards.

This is a full-time, onsite position at Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. The schedule is 40 hours per week in 12-hour shifts, including days, evenings, holidays, and weekends.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or enrollment in a healthcare career program through a high school curriculum.
• Successful completion of the probationary period.
• No active disciplinary actions or active performance improvement plans.

Nice To Haves

• College-level coursework in chemistry, biology, or another science.
• Previous experience in a clinical laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, timely, and effective laboratory support, including reports, data, and scheduling functions.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers in line with Mercy Signature Service.
• Obtain laboratory specimens as required using safe, accurate, effective, and professional methods.
• Observe HIPAA confidentiality requirements and laboratory policies.
• Process, transport, and refer laboratory specimens and reports as required.
• Complete departmental LST I checklists and demonstrate competencies under observation by laboratory management or a designee.
• Perform duties consistently with Mercy’s mission, values, and Service Standards.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Tuition support
• Matched retirement plans for team members working 32 or more hours per pay period

What This Job Offers

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