Lab Assistant - Core Laboratory - St. Joseph Warren Hospital

Mercy Health; Warren (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off and disability

Tuition assistance and professional ed

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Lab Assistant in Warren, OH to perform phlebotomy and specimen collection. You will use LIS and HIS for registration, order entry, result lookup and report generation, processing specimens for diagnostic and referral testing, and sorting drop-offs as needed.

The role emphasizes accuracy, patient care, and teamwork within a union environment. Training and certification options are available, with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy certification (preferred).
• High School/GED (required).
• 1 year phlebotomy experience (preferred).
• Basic phlebotomy training (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Performs specimen collection procedures.
• Processes and sends out specimens and body fluids.
• Enters orders into LIS/HIS.
• 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.

Skills

Active Listening

Customer Service

Verbal and Written Communication

Time Management

Problem Solving

Coordination

Organization

Basic computer skills

Phlebotomy

Draws blood

Sample analysis

Phlebotomy Collection Software

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Phlebotomy Certification (preferred)

Tools

LIS (Lab Information System)

HIS (Hospital Information System)

Job description

THIS IS A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT 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 [e-mail]. 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 [e-mail]