Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist - Inpatient - Lorain Hospital

Mercy Health; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision, prescription

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Mercy Health in Ohio is seeking a Lab Assistant to perform phlebotomy and specimen collection. The role uses LIS and HIS to register patients, enter orders, and generate reports while handling diagnostic and referral specimens.

You will work full-time nights (30 hrs/wk) with rotating weekends and holidays. The position requires High School/GED and 1 year phlebotomy experience preferred; phlebotomy certification is preferred.

Mercy Health offers competitive pay and benefits; training provided.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• High School Diploma or 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.
• Performs accessioning, centrifuging, and aliquoting.
• Generates reports.
• Registers patients.
• Provides basic customer service.
• Maintains inventory levels and stocks supplies.
• Phlebotomy duties may be needed.

Skills

Active Listening

Communication

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Organization

Time Management

Compassion

Specimen Collection

Draws Blood

Phlebotomy Software

Education

High School/GED

Phlebotomy Certification (preferred)

Tools

Phlebotomy Collection Software

Job description

THIS IS A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT POSITION

Shift/Schedule

• Full Time - Scheduled for 30hrs/wk
• Shift Times - Nights
• Rotating weekend & holiday availability is required

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, patient registration, 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
• Registers patients
• Provides basic customer service
• Maintains inventory levels and stocks supplies
• When staffed in Microbiology department, culture setup of microbiology samples and gram stain preparation. Performs the MST (Micro Setup Time) as needed.
• 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)

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

Working Conditions

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur
• May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse
• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights
• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids*
• May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials*
• May have periods of constant interruptions
• General office environment
• Other: Intermittent exposure to fumes and odors
• Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

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)

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.

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