Lab Assistant - Phlebotomist - Anderson Hospital - PRN

Mercy Health•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

Mercy Health is seeking a Phlebotomist to join the Laboratory Department at Anderson Hospital. The role draws blood samples from patients, prepares specimens for laboratory testing, and completes clerical tasks to support efficient department operations. Duties include order entry, looking up results, generating reports, and answering internal and external calls in a friendly and helpful manner. The position requires travel to off-site locations. This is a PRN position; benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Requirements

High school degree or GED.
Ability to provide 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

Phlebotomist certification.
One year of phlebotomy experience.
Customer service experience in a retail or service environment.

Responsibilities

Provide respectful customer service to patients and the community.
Collect specimens from patients according to established procedures and ensure proper processing.
Accurately identify patients and match their identity to the correct service.
Enter data and process specimens by labeling, centrifuging, splitting, and freezing them as requested by test orders.
Perform departmental clerical duties, including checking inventory, stocking supplies, and answering phones as needed.
Troubleshoot and resolve problems promptly.
Perform other duties as assigned.