Lab Tech Assistant — 2nd Shift (Phlebotomy & Lab Support)

Mercy Health; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health is hiring a Lab Tech Assistant for the Springfield Cancer Center to support daily lab operations and patient care. You will prepare specimens, perform phlebotomy, and assist technologists while ensuring accuracy and safety in a fast-paced environment.

Eligible candidates have a High School degree or GED, prefer an Associate in Biology or Chemistry, and must be willing to travel to off-site locations as needed. Competitive benefits accompany this 2nd shift role in Ohio.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED and prefer Associates in Biology or Chemistry.
• Experience in lab settings is beneficial but not required.
• Phlebotomy and specimen collection skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and provide courteous service.
• Collect blood specimens via venipuncture and transport to lab.
• Assist technologists with loading and maintaining instruments and reagents.
• Identify instrument malfunctions and escalate to appropriate personnel.
• Perform clerical duties such as inventory checks and answering phones.
• Troubleshoot problems promptly.

Skills

Blood collection

Phlebotomy

Patient service

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates in Biology or Chemistry

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Reagents handling

Job description

Mercy Health is hiring a Lab Tech Assistant for the Springfield Cancer Center to support daily lab operations and patient care. You will prepare specimens, perform phlebotomy, and assist technologists while ensuring accuracy and safety in a fast-paced environment.

Eligible candidates have a High School degree or GED, prefer an Associate in Biology or Chemistry, and must be willing to travel to off-site locations as needed. Competitive benefits accompany this 2nd shift role in Ohio.