Lab Assistant / Phlebotomist - Outreach Lab - Mercy Health

Mercy Health; Ohio; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and incentives

Referral bonuses

403(b) retirement plan with employer匹配

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Phlebotomist to join our team, drawing quality blood samples, preparing specimens for lab testing, and handling clerical tasks to keep the department efficient.

The role focuses on accurate patient identification, data entry, and prompt troubleshooting, with travel to off-site locations required. Mercy Health emphasizes a supportive environment and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or GED.
• Phlebotomist certification preferred but not required.
• One year phlebotomy experience preferred but not required.
• Customer service in a retail or service environment preferred.
• Ability to provide quality, error-free work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Draw quality blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for lab testing.
• Perform data entry and processing of specimens per test orders.
• Answer internal/external calls in a friendly and helpful manner.
• Travel to off-site locations as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Attention to detail

Off-site travel

Education

High School Degree or GED

Job description

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Job Summary:

The Laboratory Department is looking for a Phlebotomist to join our growing team. The Phlebotomist is responsible for drawing quality blood samples from patients, preparing those specimens for lab testing, and completing clerical duties in a timely manner to maintain the department efficiently. Responsibilities will include order entry, result look-up, report generation, and answering internal/external calls in a friendly and helpful manner.

Essential Functions:

• Provides excellent customer service skills by greeting patients and the community in a respectful manner
• Collects all specimens according to established procedures from patients and ensures that they are properly processed
• Identifying patients accurately and matching the patient’s identity with the correct service is critical for patient safety
• Responsible for data entry and processing of specimen by labeling, centrifuging, splitting, and freezing specimens as requested by test orders

• Performs departmental-related clerical duties such as checking inventory, stock supplies, and answer phones as needed

• Must possess the ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems promptly
• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• High School Degree or GED

Licensure/Certification:

• Phlebotomist Certification preferred but not required

Experience:

• One-year phlebotomy experience preferred but not required
• Customer service in a retail or service environment preferred

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to provide quality, error-free work in a fast-pasted environment

• Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner
• Position requires travel to off-site locations

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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