Lab Tech Assistant - Core Laboratory - Perrysburg Medical Center

easyservice; Perrysburg (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mercy Health in Perrysburg is seeking a Lab Tech Assistant to support the Core Laboratory. The role performs pre-analytical and analytical procedures, phlebotomy, specimen handling and daily inventory tasks in a patient-focused environment.

The position requires High School or GED, with an Associates in Biology or Chemistry preferred. Expect travel to off-site locations as needed and a compassionate, team-oriented approach to patient care; Mercy Health offers a comprehensive benefits package and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associates in Biology or Chemistry preferred.
• Ability to engage with patients and staff professionally.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides excellent customer service by greeting patients in a respectful manner.
• Collects and processes blood specimens following venipuncture procedures.
• Assists technologists with loading and maintaining instruments and reagents.
• Identifies instrument malfunctions and reports issues promptly.
• Performs clerical duties such as inventory checks and stocking supplies.

Skills

Patient interaction

Attention to detail

Professional communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates, Biology or Chemistry (preferred)

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Work Shift: Nights (United States of America)

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.

Lab Tech Assistant - Perrysburg Medical Center

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-pasted environment
• Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner
• Position requires travel to off-site locations

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Misson 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, HAS/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.

Department

Core Laboratory - Perrysburg

Anti-Discrimination Statement

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, a ll 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 Mercy Health - Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours - Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affir-mative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email [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] .