Phlebotomist - St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital

Mercy Health; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mercy Health in Boardman, OH, seeks a Phlebotomist to join the Lab team. Draw quality blood samples, prep specimens for testing, and perform clerical duties to keep the department efficient. Requires high school diploma; phlebotomy cert preferred but not required. Travel to off-site locations may be involved.

The role emphasizes patient service, data entry, and collaboration with staff; Mercy Health offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or GED required.
• Phlebotomist Certification preferred but not required.
• 1 year phlebotomy experience preferred but not required; customer service in a retail/service environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and provide excellent customer service.
• Collect specimens according to procedures and ensure proper processing.
• Identify patients accurately and match identity with services.
• Enter orders, look up results, generate reports, and answer calls.
• Perform clerical duties like inventory checks and answering phones.
• Troubleshoot issues and assist teammates.

Skills

Customer service

Professionalism

Attention to detail

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Phlebotomy equipment

Laboratory software (LIS)

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Work Shift: Other (United States of America)

Mercy Health

About Us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health 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. Mercy Health 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.

Phlebotomist – St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital

Job Summary

The Laboratory Department is looking for a Phlebotomist to join our growing team. The Phlebotomist is responsible for drawing quality blood samples from patients, preparing those specimens for lab testing, and completing clerical duties in a timely manner to maintain the department efficiently. Responsibilities will include order entry, result look-up, report generation, and answering internal/external calls in a friendly and helpful manner.

Essential Functions

• Provides excellent customer service skills by greeting patients and the community in a respectful manner
• Collects all specimens according to established procedures from patients and ensures that they are properly processed
• Identifying patients accurately and matching the patient’s identity with the correct service is critical for patient safety
• Responsible for data entry and processing of specimen by labeling, centrifuging, splitting, and freezing specimens as requested by test orders
• Performs departmental-related clerical duties such as checking inventory, stock supplies, and answer phones as needed
• Must possess the ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems promptly
• Other duties as assigned

Education

• High School Degree or GED

Licensure/Certification

• Phlebotomist Certification preferred but not required

Experience

• One-year phlebotomy experience preferred but not required
• Customer service in a retail or service environment preferred

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

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/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.

Department:

Phlebotomy - St. Elizabeth Boardman

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