Lab Support Technician III - FT (Ardmore, OK)

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Ardmore (OK); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking an Laboratory Support Technician (LST III) to join the provider care team. This role focuses on accurate, timely laboratory support, specimen collection, and data scheduling while upholding Mercy’s service standards and HIPAA requirements.

The LST III will handle processing, transport, and referral of specimens, support testing alongside technologists, and contribute to a mission-driven team at Mercy where patient care is the core priority.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen collection using safe, accurate methods.
• Process, transport, and refer laboratory specimens and reports.
• Assist technologists and perform limited laboratory testing as required.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Phlebotomy tools

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:

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.

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.