Lab Support Technician, Full Time Nights

Mercy; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Laboratory Support Technician IV to support the provider care team with reports, data and scheduling within the laboratory. The LST IV will ensure accurate, timely, and confidential handling of specimens, reports, and test processes, while delivering Mercy Signature Service Standards in every customer interaction.

The position supports POC and waived testing and may assist technologists and physicians across test modalities, ensuring quality and efficiency in daily operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Two years phlebotomy or clinical laboratory experience.
• Mercy LST IV designation or equivalency.
• Phlebotomy preceptor experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, timely laboratory support for reports, data and scheduling.
• Acquire specimens for laboratory testing using accepted methodologies.
• Process, transport and refer all types of laboratory specimens and associated reports.
• Support POC and Waived Laboratory Testing and assist technologists and physicians with test methods as needed.
• Perform limited routine testing and assist in all appropriate test modalities as needed.

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: 10:00pm-6:30am 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.

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.