Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist - Inpatient - Lorain Hospital

Mercy Health; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist for their Lorain Hospital. The role involves performing phlebotomy, specimen collection, and utilizing hospital systems for patient registration and report generation. The position requires rotating weekend and holiday availability. Ideal candidates will have a High School diploma and preferred phlebotomy certification, along with strong communication and organizational skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive health plans

Retirement contributions

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Qualifications

• 1 year phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Phlebotomy Certification preferred.
• Basic phlebotomy training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs specimen collection procedures.
• Processes and sends out specimens and body fluids.
• Generates reports and registers patients.

Skills

Active Listening

Service Orientation

Verbal and Written Communication

Problem Solving

Customer Service

Coordination

Organization

Time Management

Compassion

Specimen Collection and Blood Draws

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Phlebotomy Collection Software

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32

Work Shift: Afternoons/Evenings (United States of America)

Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist - Inpatient - Lorain Hospital

THIS IS A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT POSITION

Shift/Schedule:

• Full Time - Scheduled for 32 weekly hours
• Shift Times - Afternoons/Evenings (1pm-9:30pm)
• Rotating weekend and holiday availability is required

Primary Function

The Lab Assistant performs phlebotomy and specimen collection, utilizing Lab Information System (LIS) and Hospital Information System (HIS) for various functions such as patient registration, order entry, result look-up, and report generation. They process specimens for diagnostic and referral testing, sort specimen drop-offs according to insurance, and ensure accurate registration of specimens.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs specimen collection procedures
• Processes and sends out specimens 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, sets up microbiology cultures and prepares Gram stains; performs MST as needed
• Phlebotomy duties as required

Qualifications

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 others' thinking
• Service Orientation
• Verbal and Written Communication
• Problem Solving
• Customer Service
• Coordination
• Organization
• Time Management
• Basic computer skills and data entry
• Compassion
• Specimen Collection and Blood Draws
• Sample analysis
• Proficiency with Phlebotomy Collection Software

Working Conditions

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads
• Potential exposure to physical altercations, verbal abuse, noise, bright lights, hazardous substances, and body fluids
• May experience interruptions; typical office environment
• Intermittent exposure to fumes and odors

*Universal precautions, PPE, and infection control policies are mandatory.

Patient Population

• Neonates (0-4 weeks)
• Infants (1-12 months)
• Pediatrics (1-12 years)
• Adolescents (13-17 years)
• Adults (18-64 years)
• Geriatrics (65+ years)

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer. Benefits include comprehensive health plans, retirement contributions, paid time off, educational assistance, and more. Benefits vary by employment status.

Department:

Phlebotomy - Lorain

Mercy Health complies with all applicable laws and policies regarding discrimination and equal opportunity. For accommodations or policy information, contact [e-mail].

About Mercy Health

Mercy Health, formerly Catholic Health Partners, is a Catholic health care system operating in Ohio and Kentucky.