Lab Support Technician II

Mercy; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans for 32+ hours

Job summary

Mercy is seeking an Laboratory Support Technician III to join the provider care team in Joplin, MO. You will collect specimens, assist with data and scheduling for the lab, and support technologists with test methods while upholding Mercy Service Standards.

Requirements include a high school diploma and at least one year of phlebotomy or clinical laboratory experience. Mercy offers strong benefits and growth opportunities within the laboratory services.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year phlebotomy or clinical laboratory experience; Mercy LST II designation or equivalent experience.
• Complete facility competencies, including written exams and observations, to be eligible for advancement.
• No active disciplinary actions or active performance improvement plans.
• Preferred: college-level chemistry/biology courses; phlebotomy preceptor experience.

Responsibilities

• Acquires specimens for laboratory testing using safe, accurate, and professional methods.
• Processes, transports, and refers laboratory specimens and reports as required.
• Performs limited laboratory testing and assists technologists in various test methods.
• Provides exceptional customer service in line with Mercy standards.

Skills

Customer service

Phlebotomy

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College-level chemistry or biology courses

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

The Laboratory Support Technician (LST III) 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 III will be required to exhibit excellent customer service skills in line with the Mercy Signature Service Standards with all customer interactions. The LST III is responsible for the skillful acquisition of all required types of specimens for laboratory testing utilizing safe, accurate, effective, professional methodologies while observing HIPAA confidentiality requirements and lab policies as required. The LST III will be responsible for all processing, transport and referral of all types of laboratory specimens and reports as required. The LST III is responsible for limited laboratory testing and for assisting technologists in all appropriate test methods as required.Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details:

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience: One year phlebotomy or clinical laboratory experience. Previous Mercy LST II designation or equivalent experience.

Other:

• 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 active performance improvement plans.
• Successfully complete the probationary period.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: College level chemistry, Biology or other Science courses

Experience: Phlebotomy preceptor experience.

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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