Lab Support Technician- Full Time Weekends

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Laboratory Support Technician IV to join the provider care team supporting reports, data and scheduling in the laboratory. You will acquire specimens, process and transport them, assist with POC and waived testing, and support technologists and physicians in all test methods.

The role emphasizes customer service aligned with Mercy Service Standards, confidentiality, and professional handling of specimens; a high school diploma and phlebotomy or lab experience are required.

Qualifications

• Two years phlebotomy or clinical laboratory experience or equivalent.
• Satisfactorily complete facility competencies, including checklist, written examination, management observation, to be eligible for advancement to the next higher job description.
• Have no active disciplinary actions or performance improvement plans.
• Phlebotomy preceptor experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Acquire specimens for laboratory testing using accurate, professional, and confidential methods.
• Process, transport and refer all types of laboratory specimens and associated reports.
• Assist with POC and Waived Laboratory Testing and support technologists in all appropriate test modalities.
• Assist physicians in all appropriate test methods as needed.
• Perform limited routine testing in accordance with Mercy standards.

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

MINIMUM REQUIRED Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent Licensure: Experience: Two years phlebotomy or clinical laboratory experience or equivalent. Previous Mercy LST III designation or equivalency. Certification/Registration: Other skills & knowledge: (skills, knowledge, abilities) 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 Education: Licensure: Experience: Phlebotomy preceptor experience preferred. Certification/Registration: Other skills & knowledge: (skills, knowledge, abilities)

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.