Lab Support Technician - Waterview Park

Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

About the role

The Laboratory Support Technician (LST) is part of the provider care team acting in a support capacity for reports, data and scheduling functions of the laboratory. This position is responsible for accurate, timely and effective provision of laboratory support mechanisms. The LST will exhibit excellent customer service skills in line with the Mercy Signature Service Standards with all customer interactions.

The LST is responsible for the skillful acquisition of all required types of specimens for laboratory testing utilizing safe, accurate, effective, professional methodologies while observing HIPAA confidentiality requirements and lab policies as required. The LST will be responsible for all processing, transport and referral of all types of laboratory specimens and reports as required. The LST is responsible for limited laboratory testing and for assisting technologists in all appropriate test methods as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, timely, and effective laboratory support for reports, data, and scheduling functions.
• Acquire all required types of specimens for laboratory testing using safe, accurate, and professional methodologies.
• Process, transport, and refer all types of laboratory specimens and reports.
• Perform limited laboratory testing and assist technologists in appropriate test methods.
• Maintain HIPAA confidentiality and adhere to lab policies.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED equivalent, or current enrollment in a healthcare career program through their high school curriculum.
• College-level chemistry, biology, or other science courses preferred.
• Six months of phlebotomy or clinical laboratory experience preferred.
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification preferred but not required.

Benefits

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