Full-Time Lab Support Technician - Nights

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Laboratory Support Technician (LST II) to join our provider care team. This role focuses on accurate, timely laboratory support, specimen collection, data handling, and scheduling, aligned with Mercy Signature Service Standards.

The LST II will perform specimen acquisition, ensure safe, effective testing procedures, and comply with HIPAA and lab policies. Hours are 3am-1:30 pm rotating weekends and holidays, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 6 months of phlebotomy or clinical laboratory experience.
• Completion of facility competencies for advancement may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in laboratory support for reports, data and scheduling.
• Acquire all required specimens using safe, accurate methods.
• Maintain HIPAA confidentiality and follow lab policies.
• Provide excellent customer service per Mercy standards.

Skills

Customer service

Phlebotomy

HIPAA knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

The Laboratory Support Technician (LST II) is part of the provider care team acting in a support capacity for reports, data and scheduling functions of the laboratory. This position is responsible for accurate, timely and effective provision of laboratory support mechanisms. The LST II will be required to exhibit excellent customer service skills in line with the Mercy Signature Service Standards with all customer interactions. The LST II is responsible for the skillful acquisition of all required types of specimens, As required, for laboratory testing utilizing safe, accurate, effective, professional methodologies while observing HIPAA confidentiality requirements and lab policies. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

The Laboratory Support Technician (LST II) is part of the provider care team acting in a support capacity for reports, data and scheduling functions of the laboratory. This position is responsible for accurate, timely and effective provision of laboratory support mechanisms. The LST II will be required to exhibit excellent customer service skills in line with the Mercy Signature Service Standards with all customer interactions. The LST II is responsible for the skillful acquisition of all required types of specimens, As required, for laboratory testing utilizing safe, accurate, effective, professional methodologies while observing HIPAA confidentiality requirements and lab policies. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details

Position Hours: 3am-1:30 pm rotating Weekends and Holidays.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience: 6 months phlebotomy or clinical laboratory experience of successful completion of a clinical training program.

Other: The LST II position must: satisfactorily complete the specific facility competencies, including but not limited to checklist, written examination, management observation, etc., to be eligible for advancement to the next higher job description.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.