Lab Support Technician I - PT

Mercy; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy is hiring a Lab Support Technician (LST I) to join the provider care team in the laboratory. Responsibilities include specimen collection, processing and reporting with strict HIPAA compliance and Mercy Service Standards.

This is a part-time role (24 hours per week) based at Mercy Hospital Southeast – Lab in Cape Girardeau, MO. The LST I supports reports, data and scheduling functions and delivers excellent customer service to internal and external customers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or enrollment in a healthcare career program.
• Completion of probationary period and no active disciplinary actions or active performance improvement plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, timely laboratory support including specimen collection, processing, transport and referral of specimens and reports.
• Maintain HIPAA confidentiality and Mercy Service Standards in all interactions.
• Support scheduling and data management for laboratory operations.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.

Location

Mercy Hospital Southeast- Lab

1701 Lacey Street

Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

Hours/Schedule

Part-Time (24-hrs per week)

Shift: Days, Evening, Holidays, Weeken"ds

Required Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma, G.E.D, or enrolled in a healthcare career program through their high school curriculum.
• Licensure:
• Experience:
• Certifications:
• Other: Successful completion of probationary period No active disciplinary actions or active performance improvement plans

Preferred Qualifications

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

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.