Lab Assistant - St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

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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 patient registration order entry result lookup and report generation. They process specimens for diagnostic testing and referral testing and sort specimen dropoffs 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
Registers patients
Provides basic customer service
Maintains inventory levels and stocks supplies
When staffed in Microbiology department culture setup of microbiology samples and gram stain preparation. Performs the MST (Micro Setup Time) as needed.
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)

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

Patient Population
Neonates 04 weeks)
Infant 112 months)
Pediatrics 112 years)
Adolescents 1317 years)
Adults 1864 years)
Geriatrics 65 years and older)

SHIFT/SCHEDULE

PRN Scheduled for As Needed Hours.

Shift Time This position works All shifts.

This position will have scheduled shifts every other weekend and every Other Holiday rotation.

MercyHealth 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.

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It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 601.4(a) 60300.5(a) and 60741.5(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 youd 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 . 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 .