Lab Assistant - Core Lab - St. Joseph Warren Hospital

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

All (United States of America)

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement.

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position 
The Lab Assistant performs phlebotomy and specimen collection. They use Lab Information System (LIS) and Hospital Information System (HIS) to conduct functions related to phlebotomy, soft registration of patients, order entry, result look-up and report generation. They process specimens for diagnostic testing and referral testing and sort specimen drop-offs according to insurance. They ensure accurate registration of specimens as needed.                                                                                                                                                                                      
Essential Job Functions
•    Performs specimen collection procedures 
•    Processes and sends out specimen and body fluids
•    Enters orders
•    Performs accessioning, centrifuging, and aliquoting of samples
•    Generates reports
•    Soft registration of patients
•    Provides basic customer service
•    Maintains inventory levels and stocks supplies 
•    Phlebotomist duties may be needed

Licensing/Certification
Phlebotomy Certification (preferred)

Education
High School/GED (required)

Work Experience
1 year phlebotomy experience (preferred)

Training

Basic phlebotomy training (preferred)

Patient Population
Neonates (0-4 weeks)
Infant (1-12 months)
Pediatrics (1-12 years)
Adolescents (13-17 years)
Adults (18-64 years)
Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Skills
Active Listening
Ability to discern the thinking of others
Service Orientation
Verbal and Written Communication
Problem Solving 
Customer Service
Coordination
Organization 
Time Management 
Basic computer skills and data entry
Compassion
Specimen Collection
Draws blood
Sample analysis
Phlebotomy Collection Software

SHIFT/SCHEDULE

Full Time - Scheduled for 40 Weekly Hours.

Shift Time - This position works All shifts.

This position will have scheduled shifts every other weekend.

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

Core Laboratory - St. Joseph

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com.