Lab Assistant - Phlebotomist - Anderson Hospital - PRN

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• Provides excellent customer service by greeting patients and the community in a respectful manner
• Collects all specimens according to established procedures from patients and ensures they are properly processed
• Identifies patients accurately and matches the patient’s identity with the correct service, critical for patient safety
• Responsible for data entry and processing of specimens by labeling, centrifuging, splitting, and freezing as requested by test orders
• Performs departmental-related clerical duties such as checking inventory, stocking supplies, and answering phones as needed
• Troubleshoots and resolves problems promptly
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Degree or GED
• 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

• Ability to provide quality, error-free work in a fast-paced environment
• Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner
• Position requires travel to off-site locations

Benefits

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

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 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.