Lab Support Technician I

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Mercy Fort Smith is seeking a Lab Support Technician (LST I) to join the provider care team. This role supports reports, data and scheduling for the laboratory, ensuring accurate, timely and effective laboratory support with strict HIPAA confidentiality.

Preference given to candidates with a high school diploma, chemistry/biology coursework and prior clinical lab experience. Mercy offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision, tuition support and retirement matching.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; healthcare program enrollment preferred.
• Probationary period successfully completed.
• No active disciplinary actions or performance improvement plans.

Responsibilities

• Assist in acquisition of laboratory specimens for testing.
• Process, transport and refer laboratory specimens and reports as required.
• Provide excellent customer service in line with Mercy standards.

Skills

Customer service

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma/G.E.D.

enrolled in healthcare program

Tools

Clinical laboratory procedures

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.

Lab Support Tech

Full-Time

Mercy - Fort Smith

Minimum Qualifications

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

Lab Support Tech

Full-Time

Mercy - Fort Smith

Minimum Qualifications

Education

High school diploma, G.E.D, or enrolled in a healthcare career program through their high school curriculum.

Other

• Successful completion of probationary period
• No active disciplinary actions or active performance improvement plans

Preferred Qualifications

Education

College level Chemistry, Biology or other Science courses

Experience

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.

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