Phlebotomist Lab Assistant

Trinity Health; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No overtime

Benefits day one

Sign-On Bonus

Daily Pay

Employer match 401(k)

Generous PTO

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Modern equipment

Supportive team

Job summary

Saint Joseph Health System is seeking a Staff Lab Assistant for the Day Shift at our Mishawaka facility. You will greet patients and providers, ensure accurate ordering and charge entry of outpatient and contracted laboratory orders, and support smooth lab operations in a high-volume setting.

Responsibilities include reviewing requisitions, ordering tests in the system, routing reports and specimens, and performing related paperwork to submit specimens.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED is required.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review requisitions for completeness and ensure documentation (signatures, patient info, date) is present.
• Order tests in the computer according to procedure and transfer test information to medical records.
• Receive lab reports and route to designated areas; fax or deliver results promptly.
• Prepare laboratory specimens for designated departments and route to staging areas.
• Perform paperwork and procedures to process and submit specimens.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Customer service

Medical Terminology

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Why Saint Joseph Health System?
At Saint Joseph Health System, our values give us strength. That character guides every decision we make - even when those decisions are complicated, costly or hard.We honor our mission to care for every man, woman and child who needs us by investing in technology, people and capabilities that allow us to set the standard for quality care.

Our system includes:

• 254-bed acute-care hospital at the Mishawaka Medical Center
• 58-bed acute-care hospital at the Plymouth Medical Center
• More than 85 providers in the Saint Joseph Physician Network

What we offer:

• NO mandatory overtime
• Benefits first day of employment (including: medical, dental, vision, PTO, life, STD/LTD)
• Sign-On Bonus
• Daily Pay
• Retirement savings account with employer match
• Generous paid time off programs
• Employee referral incentive program
• Tuition/professional development reimbursement
• State of the art equipment
• Supportive team approach

About the job:
The Staff Lab Assistant is the Labs Customer Service contact. Responsible for greeting laboratory patients, provider, clients, and customers. Ensures the accurate ordering and charge entry of laboratory orders for outpatient and contracted clients. Other Responsibilities include:

• Processes laboratory requisitions by reviewing requisitions for completeness. Ensures appropriate documentation is present including signatures, patient information, and date of order.
• Accurately orders the test requests in the computer according to procedure. Responsible for the transfer of test information to medical records.
• Receives lab reports and routes to designated areas either via FAX, mail or hand-delivery. Phones or Faxes results of STAT reports appropriately and promptly.
• Prepares laboratory specimens for designated departments/locations prior to laboratory analysis and testing and routes specimens by type to various staging areas.
• Performs all paperwork, technical and non-technical procedures required to process and submit specimens.

Requirements:

• Education:HS Diploma or GED equivalent
• Licensure: Valid driver’s license
• At least one to two years of Phlebotomist experience preferred. Knowledge of Medical Terminology preferred. Customer Service experience preferred.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.