Lab Assistant - St. Vincent Medical Center

Mercy Health; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health in Ohio seeks a Lab Assistant to perform phlebotomy and specimen collection, using LIS and HIS to register specimens, enter orders and generate reports. You will process specimens for diagnostic testing, sort drop-offs and ensure accurate registration as needed.

High school diploma required; phlebotomy certification preferred and 1 year Phlebotomy experience preferred. Mercy Health offers competitive benefits, opportunities for professional development, and a mission-driven

Qualifications

• High School/GED is required.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• 1 year phlebotomy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs specimen collection procedures.
• Processes and sends out specimen and body fluids.
• Enters orders.
• Performs accessioning, centrifuging, and aliquoting of samples.
• Generates reports; registers patients.
• Provides basic customer service.
• Maintains inventory levels and stocks supplies.
• Phlebotomist duties may be needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Education

High School/GED

Tools

LIS

HIS

Job description

Summary Of Primary Function/General Purpose Of Position

The Lab Assistant performs phlebotomy and specimen collection. They use Lab Information System (LIS) and Hospital Information System (HIS) to conduct functions related to phlebotomy, patient registration, order entry, result look‑up and report generation. They process specimens for diagnostic testing and referral testing and sort specimen drop‑offs according to insurance. They ensure accurate registration of specimens as needed.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs specimen collection procedures
• Processes and sends out specimen and body fluids
• Enters orders
• Performs accessioning, centrifuging, and aliquoting of samples
• Generates reportsRegisters patients
• Provides basic customer service
• Maintains inventory levels and stocks supplies
• When staffed in Microbiology department, culture setup of microbiology samples and gram stain preparation. Performs the MST (Micro Setup Time) as needed.
• Phlebotomist duties may be needed.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

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.

Education

High School/GED (required)

Licensing

Phlebotomy certification (preferred)

Experience

1 year Phlebotomy experience preferred

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 AFF… 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].