Lab Support Technician - Cancer Center, Full Time

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship is seeking a Lab Support Technician I to join the provider care team. The role supports reports, data and scheduling for the laboratory, and performs specimen collection with safe, accurate methods.

You will provide excellent customer service, maintain HIPAA confidentiality, and uphold Mercy Service Standards while processing, transporting and referring lab specimens and reports as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or enrolled in a healthcare career program through their high school curriculum.
• Successful completion of probationary period.
• Preferred: college level Chemistry, Biology or other Science courses.
• Preferred: previous experience in a clinical laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, timely laboratory support for reports, data and scheduling.
• Perform skillful acquisition of laboratory specimens with safe, professional methods.
• Process, transport and refer all types of laboratory specimens and reports as required.
• Adhere to Mercy mission, values and service standards with all interactions.

Skills

Customer service

HIPAA confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Probationary period completion

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

The Lab Support Technician (LST I) is part of the provider care team acting in a support capacity for reports, data and scheduling functions of the laboratory. This position is responsible for providing accurate, timely and effective provision of laboratory support. The LST I will be required to exhibit excellent customer service skills in line with the Mercy Signature Service with all internal and external customer interactions. The LST I is responsible as required for the skillful acquisition of laboratory specimens for testing, utilizing safe, accurate, effective, professional methodologies while observing HIPAA confidentiality requirements and lab policies. The LST I will be responsible for all processing, transport and referral of all types of laboratory specimens and reports as required. In order for the co-worker to achieve the competencies of the LST I position they must be observed by laboratory management or designee and complete all departmental checklists for the LST I position. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma, G.E.D, or enrolled in a healthcare career program through their high school curriculum.
• Successful completion of probationary period.

Preferred Qualifications:

• College level Chemistry, Biology or other Science courses.
• Previous experience in a clinical laboratory.

Why Mercy?

• From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.