Lab Tech Assistant: Phlebotomy & Specimen Prep

Mercy Home Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mercy Health in Lourdes Hospital (Paducah, KY) seeks a Lab Tech Assistant to support laboratory duties, register and accession orders, verify specimen acceptability, and perform pre-analytical and analytical procedures. The role includes phlebotomy and specimen collection to ensure proper processing and timely results.

You will help maintain inventory, stock wares, assist technologists with instruments and reagents, and troubleshoot issues.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associates in Biology or Chemistry preferred.
• Laboratory experience preferred but not required.
• Able to travel to off-site locations.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and provide courteous service.
• Collect blood specimens and follow venipuncture procedures.
• Support technologists with instrument maintenance and reagent preparation.
• Recognize instrument malfunctions and report issues promptly.
• Perform clerical duties like inventory checks and stocking.
• Travel to off-site locations as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Laboratory procedures

Customer service

Attention to detail

Travel to off-site locations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates in Biology or Chemistry

Job description

Mercy Health in Lourdes Hospital (Paducah, KY) seeks a Lab Tech Assistant to support laboratory duties, register and accession orders, verify specimen acceptability, and perform pre-analytical and analytical procedures. The role includes phlebotomy and specimen collection to ensure proper processing and timely results.

You will help maintain inventory, stock wares, assist technologists with instruments and reagents, and troubleshoot issues.