Lab Support Technician III - FT (Ardmore, OK)

Mercy; Ardmore (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy in Ardmore, OK is seeking a Laboratory Support Technician (LST III) to support reports, data, and scheduling within the laboratory, delivering accurate, timely, and professional specimen collection and processing.

The role emphasizes excellent customer service, HIPAA confidentiality, and adherence to Mercy Service Standards while assisting technologists and handling all specimen transport and referrals.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: One year phlebotomy or clinical laboratory experience.
• Mercy LST II designation or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Acquire specimens for laboratory testing using safe, accurate, and professional methods.
• Process, transport, and refer specimens and reports as required.
• Assist technologists in laboratory test methods and perform limited testing as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Lab procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory equipment

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

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Licensure: Experience: One year phlebotomy or clinical laboratory experience. Previous Mercy LST II designation or equivalent experience. Certifications: Other: The LST III position must: 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 Education: College level chemistry, Biology or other Science courses Preferred Licensure: Preferred Experience: Phlebotomy preceptor experience. 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.