Lab Tech Assistant - St. Francis Downtown

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking a Lab Tech Assistant at St. Francis Downtown to perform pre-analytical and analytical lab duties, including phlebotomy and specimen processing.

The role requires attention to detail, professional interaction with staff and patients, and flexibility to travel to off-site locations. Responsibilities include specimen collection, instrument support, inventory management, and clerical tasks.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or GED (required)
• Associates, Biology or Chemistry (preferred)
• Laboratory experience preferred, but not required
• Keyboarding or data experience preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Provides excellent customer service by greeting patients and the community in a respectful manner
• Collect blood specimens from patients, follow venipuncture procedures, and transport specimens to the testing laboratory
• Provides support to technologists by assisting with the loading and maintaining of instruments, making up reagents, thawing, pooling, importing, and issuing of blood products
• Recognizes instrument and equipment malfunctions and informs appropriate personnel of problems and resolutions
• Performs departmental-related clerical duties such as checking inventory, stocking supplies, answering phones
• Must possess the ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems promptly
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Attention to detail

Professional communication

Travel to off-site locations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree in Biology or Chemistry

Job description

About Us As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours 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. Bon Secours 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 - St. Francis Downtown

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

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.

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