Lab Assistant - Phlebotomist PRN - West Hospital

Mercy Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Phlebotomist to join their expanding team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for drawing blood samples and ensuring their proper processing while providing exceptional customer service. You will engage with patients compassionately, handle clerical duties, and maintain the department's efficiency. This position offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment where your contributions will directly impact patient care. If you are passionate about healthcare and enjoy working in a fast-paced setting, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical plans

Dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Employer retirement contributions

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• High School Degree or GED required.
• Phlebotomist Certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Draw quality blood samples and prepare specimens for testing.
• Perform clerical duties and maintain inventory and supplies.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Data Entry

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Degree or GED

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

S cheduled Weekly Hours:

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Work Shift:

Days (United States of America)

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

MercyHealth is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

Phlebotomy - West

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