Lab Support Technician - Cancer Center, Full Time

Mercy; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plan

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Lab Support Technician I to join the provider care team, assisting with reports, data, and scheduling in the laboratory. The role involves accurate specimen collection, processing, and transport, while upholding HIPAA confidentiality and Mercy Service Standards.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED (or be enrolled in a healthcare program). Mercy offers comprehensive benefits, tuition support, and a matched retirement plan to qualifying employees.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Successful completion of probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Support reports, data and scheduling for laboratory operations.
• Perform specimen collection, processing and transport with accuracy.
• Maintain HIPAA confidentiality and protect patient information.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Lab protocols

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Healthcare career program enrollment

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.

Position Details

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

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.