Lab Support Technician I-Microbiology (PRN) Evenings

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking a Lab Support Technician I to join the provider care team.

The role supports reports, data and scheduling for the laboratory, delivering accurate, timely lab support and courteous service in line with Mercy Signature Service. You will handle specimen collection, processing, transport and referral of all specimen types, while maintaining HIPAA confidentiality and adherence to lab policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; healthcare program enrollment preferred.
• No active disciplinary actions or performance improvement plans.
• Previous clinical laboratory exposure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, timely laboratory support including reports, data and scheduling.
• Acquire laboratory specimens for testing using safe, professional methods while observing HIPAA.
• Process, transport and refer all types of specimens and reports as required.
• Maintain Mercy Service Standards and excellent customer service with internal and external customers.

Skills

Customer service

HIPAA compliance

Data entry

Laboratory support

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Laboratory equipment handling

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

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
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.