Lab Tech Assistant: Phlebotomy & Specimen Processing

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

403(b) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercy Health in Lima, OH is seeking a Lab Tech Assistant to prepare specimens, register orders, and perform pre-analytical and analytical procedures. The role includes phlebotomy, specimen collection, and inventory responsibilities to ensure proper processing.

Responsibilities involve assisting technologists with instruments, troubleshooting issues, and handling basic clerical duties. Travel to off-site locations is required.

Qualifications

• High School degree or GED required.
• Associates in biology or chemistry preferred.
• Laboratory experience preferred but not required.
• Keyboarding or data-entry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and provide excellent customer service.
• Collect blood specimens via venipuncture and transport to lab.
• Assist technologists with instruments and reagents.
• Troubleshoot instrument issues and report to staff.
• Perform clerical duties such as inventory checks and answering phones.
• Travel to off-site locations as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Professional communication

Travel to off-site locations

Troubleshooting

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree (bio/chem) preferred

Job description

Mercy Health in Lima, OH is seeking a Lab Tech Assistant to prepare specimens, register orders, and perform pre-analytical and analytical procedures. The role includes phlebotomy, specimen collection, and inventory responsibilities to ensure proper processing.

Responsibilities involve assisting technologists with instruments, troubleshooting issues, and handling basic clerical duties. Travel to off-site locations is required.