Lab Support Technician I- FT, Days, Stoddard

Southeast Hospital; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Southeast offers a Lab Support Technician (LST I) role in Cape Girardeau, MO. The position emphasizes accurate specimen handling, timely lab support, and exceptional customer service within Mercy’s care framework.

Working full-time, 40 hours weekly, with daytime hours (8:30 AM–5:00 PM). High school diploma or equivalent required; prior clinical lab experience preferred. Mercy provides benefits and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma, G.E.D, or enrolled in a healthcare career program.
• Reliable, accurate specimen processing and handling.
• Excellent customer service and HIPAA confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist with specimen collection, processing and transport.
• Provide laboratory support and scheduling functions as required.
• Procurement and referral of laboratory reports as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Laboratory support

Education

High school diploma

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

Location:

• Cape Girardeau, Missouri
• Clinical/Allied Health
• Laboratory
• Regular
• Full-time
• Mercy Hospital Southeast
• JR266731

Name: Mercy Hospital Southeast - Lab @ Cancer CTR

Address: 1701 Lacey Street

City: Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

Hours/Schedule

Full-Time (40-hrs per week), Days 8:30AM-5:00PM

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: College level Chemistry, Biology or other Science courses
• Experience: Previous experience in a clinical laboratory

Other

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

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.