Medical Lab Technician I - PRN

Mercy; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan matching

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Laboratory Support Technician (LST III) to join our provider care team. You will assist with specimen collection, processing, and transport, while performing limited lab tasks under supervision and maintaining HIPAA confidentiality.

The role emphasizes excellent customer service, data and scheduling support, and adherence to Mercy Service Standards as we strive to deliver compassionate patient care and accurate results.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year phlebotomy or clinical laboratory experience.
• Previous Mercy LST II designation or equivalent experience.
• Satisfactorily complete the facility competencies to be eligible for advancement.
• Have no active disciplinary actions or active performance improvement plans.
• Successfully complete the probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the processing, transport and referral of laboratory specimens and reports.
• Perform duties and responsibilities in line with Mercy Service Standards and HIPAA confidentiality requirements.
• Provide limited laboratory testing and assist technologists in appropriate test methods as required.
• Exhibit excellent customer service skills in interactions with patients and staff.
• Support data and scheduling functions as part of the provider care team.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Laboratory support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

The Laboratory Support Technician (LST III) is part of the provider care team acting in a support capacity for reports, data and scheduling functions of the laboratory. This position is responsible for accurate, timely and effective provision of laboratory support mechanisms. The LST III will be required to exhibit excellent customer service skills in line with the Mercy Signature Service Standards with all customer interactions. The LST III is responsible for the skillful acquisition of all required types of specimens for laboratory testing utilizing safe, accurate, effective, professional methodologies while observing HIPAA confidentiality requirements and lab policies as required. The LST III will be responsible for all processing, transport and referral of all types of laboratory specimens and reports as required. The LST III is responsible for limited laboratory testing and for assisting technologists in all appropriate test methods as required. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

One year phlebotomy or clinical laboratory experience. Previous Mercy LST II designation or equivalent experience.

Other

The LST III position must:

• Satisfactorily complete the specific facility competencies, including but not limited to checklist, written examination, management observation, etc., to be eligible for advancement to the next higher job description.
• Have no active disciplinary actions or active performance improvement plans.
• Successfully complete the probationary period.

Preferred Qualifications

Education

College level chemistry, Biology or other Science courses

Experience

Phlebotomy preceptor experience.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.