LST- Secretary / Full-Time / Days

Wood County Hospital; Bowling Green (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great health, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Disability plans

403(b)

Job summary

Wood County Hospital is seeking a Laboratory Support Technician (Secretary) for full-time daytime hours. This onsite role supports specimen collection, processing, and lab data management while delivering quality patient service.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and training in phlebotomy; experience is not required. We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within a cutting-edge facility.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Phlebotomy training preferred.
• No license required.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and customers and provide laboratory information.
• Collect patient specimens across outpatient, inpatient, and ED settings with care.
• Verify specimen/test requirements and instruct patients on self-collection when needed.
• Resolve specimen and order issues, troubleshoot discrepancies, and coordinate recollection.
• Process and manage specimens and lab data, prepare samples for testing, and participate in quality improvement.
• Support our safety culture through proper handling and communication.
• Work hours per week as defined by offer letter; longer hours may be required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Specimen collection

Lab information systems

Communication

Flexibility

Education

High School diploma or GED

Phlebotomy training

Tools

LIS software

Job description

Elevate your career at Wood County Hospital, where you're not just a number - you're a vital part of a team making a real difference.

LST- Secretary / Full-Time / Days

The Laboratory Support Technician ensures the accurate, timely, and compliant collection, processing, and management of laboratory specimens while delivering excellent customer service, supporting laboratory operations, and contributing to high-quality patient care through adherence to established standards and continuous quality improvement. The Laboratory Support Technician is an onsite position.

Essential Functions

• Provide excellent customer service by greeting patients and customers, answering inquiries, and serving as a knowledgeable laboratory resource.
• Collect patient specimens competently and efficiently across outpatient, inpatient, and emergency settings while minimizing patient discomfort.
• Verify specimen and test requirements by ensuring proper collection, adequacy of samples, and instructing patients on self-collection when needed.
• Resolve specimen and order-related issues by assessing requirements, troubleshooting discrepancies, documenting problems, and coordinating recollection when necessary.
• Process and manage specimens and laboratory information by preparing samples for testing or transport, utilizing information systems accurately, and participating in quality improvement activities
• Prepare, prevent, protect and respond to support our culture of safety.
• Works hours per week in accordance with offer letter or per attributes of position at transfer request. May be expected to work longer hours as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education: High School diploma or GED

License: None

Experience: None

Certification: None

Preferred

Education: Training in a formal phlebotomy program which includes didactic training and clinical experience

License: None

Experience: One (1) year of phlebotomy or specimen processing.

Certification: None

Benefit Summary

Join our team, and you'll have access to a cutting-edge facility with state of the art technology. You'll also interact with some of the region's top notch healthcare professionals. You'll find plenty of opportunities to grow and advance your career.

We'll Also Reward Your Hard Work With

• Great health, dental and vision plans
• Competitive wages
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Generous short term and long term disability plans
• Employer-matched 403(b)
• Employer sponsored cash balance pension plan
• Vacation and Holiday time
• Generous tuition reimbursement
• And a lot more!