Lab Assistant - Core Laboratory - St. Joseph Warren Hospital
Mercy Health BSMH
- Location
- Onsite (Warren, Ohio)
- Level
- Entry Level
About the role
Mercy Health seeks a Lab Assistant to perform phlebotomy and specimen collection while utilizing laboratory information systems for order entry and result reporting. The role involves processing specimens for diagnostic testing, maintaining inventory, and providing customer service within a collaborative healthcare environment.
Skills
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 403(b)
- Life insurance
- Disability
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- FMLA leave
Perks
- Referral bonuses
- Tuition assistance
Full job details
THIS IS A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT POSITION
Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of 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.
Essential Job Functions
- 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
Licensing/Certification
Phlebotomy Certification (preferred)
Education
High School/GED (required)
Work Experience
1 year phlebotomy experience (preferred)
Training
Basic phlebotomy training (preferred)
Patient Population
- Neonates (0-4 weeks)
- Infant (1-12 months)
- Pediatrics (1-12 years)
- Adolescents (13-17 years)
- Adults (18-64 years)
- Geriatrics (65 years and older)
Skills
- 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
As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.
What we offer
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/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.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com