Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist - Outpatient - Sheffield Lab Services

Mercy Health; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist in Lorain, Ohio. In this part-time role, you will perform essential phlebotomy and specimen collection tasks while ensuring accurate patient registration and providing excellent customer service. Enjoy a supportive work environment with no weekends or holidays, and take advantage of comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health Plans

Retirement Contributions

Paid Time Off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen collection procedures.
• Process and send out specimens and body fluids.
• Generate reports and register patients.

Skills

Active Listening

Communication

Problem Solving

Customer Service

Organization

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School/GED

Phlebotomy Certification

Job description

Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist - Outpatient - Sheffield Lab Services

Join our team as a Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist - Outpatient - Sheffield Lab Services at Mercy Health.

Position Details:

• Part Time - 24 hours weekly
• Shift: Days/Afternoons (8am-4:30pm)
• No weekends or holidays

Job Summary:

The Lab Assistant performs phlebotomy and specimen collection, utilizing Lab Information System (LIS) and Hospital Information System (HIS) for various functions including patient registration, order entry, and report generation. Responsibilities include processing specimens, ensuring accurate registration, and providing basic customer service.

Essential Functions:

• Perform specimen collection procedures
• Process and send out specimens and body fluids
• Enter orders and perform accessioning, centrifuging, and aliquoting of samples
• Generate reports and register patients
• Maintain inventory and supplies
• Assist in microbiology culture setup and gram stain preparation as needed
• Phlebotomy duties as required

Qualifications:

• High School/GED (required)
• Phlebotomy Certification (preferred)
• 1 year phlebotomy experience (preferred)
• Basic phlebotomy training (preferred)
• Skills include active listening, communication, problem-solving, customer service, organization, and basic computer skills.

Working Conditions:

• Potential exposure to high stress, noise, bright lights, and biological hazards
• Use of personal protective equipment required
• Intermittent exposure to fumes, odors, and infectious materials

Patient Population Served:

• Neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, geriatrics

We offer comprehensive benefits including health plans, retirement contributions, paid time off, educational assistance, and more. Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.