Lab Assistant - Phlebotomist - West Hospital

Mercy Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mercy Health’s West Hospital in Cincinnati seeks a Phlebotomist to join the Laboratory Department. You will draw quality blood samples, prepare specimens for testing, and complete clerical duties to maintain efficiency.

Responsibilities include order entry, result look-up, report generation, and answering calls while ensuring patient safety by correctly identifying individuals. High school diploma required; phlebotomy certification preferred but not required.

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.

Responsibilities

• Draws blood samples from patients following established procedures.
• Prepares specimens for lab testing and completes clerical duties to maintain department efficiency.
• Performs order entry, result look-up, and report generation; answers internal/external calls professionally.
• Identifies patients accurately to ensure safety and proper service.
• Other duties as assigned by the Laboratory Department.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Professional behavior

Travel to off-site locations

Education

High School Degree or GED

Job description

About Us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Phlebotomist – West Hospital

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

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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