Lab Assistant - Phlebotomist - West Hospital

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Phlebotomist to join their Laboratory Department. In this role, you will be responsible for drawing blood samples, processing specimens, and performing essential clerical tasks to ensure the department runs smoothly. Your ability to provide exceptional customer service while accurately identifying patients will be crucial for patient safety. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. Join a team that values hard work and rewards your contributions with comprehensive benefits and support for your career advancement.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• High School Degree or GED required; Phlebotomist Certification preferred.
• One year of phlebotomy experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Draw quality blood samples and prepare specimens for lab testing.
• Perform clerical duties including order entry and report generation.
• Provide excellent customer service and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Data Entry

Problem Solving

Ability to Work in Fast-Paced Environment

Professional Engagement

Education

High School Degree or GED

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Work Shift: Nights (United States of America)

Hours/Shifts: 8p-630a, every third weekend rotation.

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.
• Identifies patients accurately and matches the patient’s identity with the correct service, which is critical for patient safety.
• Responsible for data entry and processing of specimens by labeling, centrifuging, splitting, and freezing specimens as requested by test orders.
• Performs departmental-related clerical duties such as checking inventory, stocking supplies, and answering 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-paced 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

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail].