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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and incentives

Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage

Paid time off and parental leave

Tuition assistance and professional development

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Lima, Ohio is seeking a Lab Tech Assistant to handle laboratory duties including preparing specimens, collecting blood samples, and maintaining inventory. This entry-level position benefits from competitive pay, medical coverage, and tuition assistance. Ideal candidates possess a high school degree and have the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Join a mission-focused team committed to improving community well-being.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare specimens for analysis by registering and accessioning orders.
• Collect blood specimens from patients following established procedures.
• Assist with loading and maintaining instruments and reagents.

Skills

Ability to provide quality, error-free work

Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner

Education

High School Degree or GED

Associates, Biology or Chemistry

Job description

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

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At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

Mercy Health

About Us

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.

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, stock supplies, answer 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

As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well‑being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What We Offer

• 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.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon Secours Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are affirmative action and equal opportunity employers, please e‑mail [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail]

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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