Lab Assistant - Phlebotomy - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital - PRN

Mercy Health; Youngstown (OH); Vor Ort; USD 36.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Zusammenfassung

Mercy Health in Youngstown, OH is seeking a Phlebotomist to join the Laboratory Department. The phlebotomist will draw blood, prepare specimens for testing, and handle clerical duties to keep the lab running efficiently.

The role requires careful patient identification, quality sample handling, and responsive data entry and communication with colleagues. Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, and phlebotomy certification is preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or GED is required or preferred.
• Phlebotomist certification preferred but not required.
• 1 year phlebotomy experience preferred but not required.
• Customer service in retail or service environment preferred.
• Ability to provide quality, error-free work in a fast-paced setting.
• Engage with staff and patients professionally.
• Travel to off-site locations may be required.

Aufgaben

• Greet patients and provide courteous service.
• Draw quality blood samples and prepare specimens for testing.
• Enter orders, look up results, and generate reports.
• Answer internal/external calls in a friendly manner.
• Troubleshoot issues and perform clerical tasks as needed.

Kenntnisse

Professional demeanor

Patient interaction

Attention to detail

Ausbildung

High School/GED

Jobbeschreibung

THIS IS A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT POSITION

Mercy Health

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.

Lab Assistant - Phlebotomy - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

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.

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 Employers**, 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]