Lab Support Technician I - FT, Days

Cape Girardeau, Missouri • Clinical/Allied Health • Laboratory • Regular • Full-time

About the role

The Lab Support Technician (LST I) is part of the provider care team acting in a support capacity for reports, data, and scheduling functions of the laboratory. This position provides accurate, timely, and effective laboratory support while exhibiting excellent customer service skills in line with the Mercy Signature Service for all internal and external customer interactions.

Responsibilities

• Skillful acquisition of laboratory specimens for testing, utilizing safe, accurate, effective, and professional methodologies while observing HIPAA confidentiality requirements and lab policies.
• Processing, transport, and referral of all types of laboratory specimens and reports as required.
• Complete all departmental checklists for the LST I position to achieve required competencies, observed by laboratory management or designee.
• Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with Mercy’s mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma, G.E.D., or enrolled in a healthcare career program through their high school curriculum.
• Successful completion of probationary period.
• No active disciplinary actions or active performance improvement plans.

Preferred Qualifications

• College-level Chemistry, Biology, or other Science courses.
• Previous experience in a clinical laboratory.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition support.
• Matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Schedule

Full-Time (40 hours per week)