Lab Tech Assistant - Core Laboratory - Lima Medical Office Building 750 W High

Mercy Health; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Lima, Ohio is seeking a Lab Tech Assistant responsible for preparing specimens, performing phlebotomy, and supporting laboratory functions. Candidates need a high school diploma, and an associates in biology or chemistry is preferred. This role requires strong customer service skills and the ability to troubleshoot equipment issues. Competitive pay and benefits including medical coverage and tuition assistance are offered.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent required.
• Associates degree in biology or chemistry preferred.
• Laboratory experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specimens for analysis, ensuring proper processing.
• Collect blood specimens and transport them to the lab.
• Assist technologists with lab equipment and reagents.
• Perform departmental clerical duties and check inventory.
• Maintain a respectful interaction with patients.

Skills

Customer service skills

Laboratory skills

Troubleshooting

Professional engagement

Education

High School Degree or GED

Associates in Biology or Chemistry

Job description

Lab Tech Assistant – Core Laboratory – Lima Medical Office Building 750 W High

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As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well‑being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Lab Tech Assistant – Lima Medical Office Building 750 W High

Job Summary

The Lab Tech Assistant is responsible for laboratory duties that include preparing specimens for analysis by registering and accessioning orders, verifying specimen acceptability, and performing established pre‑analytical and analytical laboratory procedures. In addition, the Lab Tech Assistant will need to perform phlebotomy and specimen collection according to the established procedures to ensure that they are properly processed. Responsibilities include maintaining inventory, stocking, waived testing, and slide preparation.

Essential Functions

• Provides excellent customer service skills by greeting patients and the community in a respectful manner
• Collect blood specimens from patients, follow established venipuncture procedures, and transport specimens to the testing laboratory to ensure specimen integrity
• Provides support to technologists by assisting with the loading and maintaining of instruments, making up of reagents, thawing, pooling, importing, and issuing of blood products
• Recognizes instrument and equipment malfunctions and keeps appropriate person(s) informed of problems, issues, and resolutions as needed
• Performs departmental‑related clerical duties such as checking inventory, stocking supplies, answering phones when needed
• Must possess the ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems promptly
• Other duties as assigned

Education

• High School Degree or GED (required)
• Associates, Biology or Chemistry (preferred)

Experience

• Laboratory experience preferred, but not required
• Keyboarding or data experience preferred, but not required

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to provide quality, error‑free work in a fast‑paced environment
• Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner
• Position requires travel to off‑site locations

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short‑and long‑term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

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