Lab Support Technician, Full Time Evenings

Mercy; Sunset Hills (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Laboratory Support Technician IV to join our provider care team. The role focuses on accurate specimen collection, processing and referral of reports, and providing lab support for tests and data management.

The LST IV also assists technologists with POC/waived testing and routine testing under supervision. Applicants should have at least two years of phlebotomy or clinical laboratory experience and a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Two years phlebotomy or clinical laboratory experience or equivalent.
• Position requires completing facility competencies and maintaining Mercy standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive services for reports, data and scheduling within the laboratory.
• Acquire specimens accurately and professionally for testing.
• Process, transport and refer all specimen types and associated reports.
• Assist technologists with POC and waived laboratory testing as needed.
• Support limited routine testing and collaboration with physicians and care teams.

Skills

Customer service

Specimen collection

Laboratory support

Data/scheduling management

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

The Laboratory Support Technician IV (LST IV) 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 accurate, timely and effective provision of laboratory support mechanisms. The LST IV will be required to exhibit excellent customer service skills in line with the Mercy Signature Service Standards with all customer interactions. The LST IV is responsible for the skillful acquisition of all required types of specimens for laboratory testing utilizing accurate, effective, professional and confidential accepted methodologies as needed. The LST IV will be responsible for all processing, transport and referral of all types of laboratory specimens and associated reports. The LST IV is responsible for POC and Waived Laboratory Testing and for assisting technologists in all appropriate test modalities as needed. The LST IV is responsible for limited routine testing and for assisting technologists and physicians in all appropriate test methods as needed. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details:

Shift: 1:00pm-9:30pm rotating weekends and holidays

Minimum Required

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Experience: Two years phlebotomy or clinical laboratory experience or equivalent. Previous Mercy LST III designation or equivalency.

Other:

The LST IV position must:

• Satisfactorily complete the specific facility competencies, including but not limited to checklist, written examination, management observation, etc., to be eligible for advancement to the next higher job description.
• Have no active disciplinary actions or performance improvement plans.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience: Phlebotomy preceptor experience preferred.

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.