Lab Technician Assistant PRN - Lourdes Hospital

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. We seek individuals 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.

About the role

The Lab Tech Assistant is responsible for laboratory duties including preparing specimens for analysis by registering and accessioning orders, verifying specimen acceptability, and performing established pre-analytical and analytical laboratory procedures. This role also involves phlebotomy and specimen collection, maintaining inventory, stocking supplies, waived testing, and slide preparation.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service by greeting patients and the community respectfully.
• Collect blood specimens from patients following established venipuncture procedures and transport specimens to the testing laboratory while ensuring specimen integrity.
• Support technologists by assisting with loading and maintaining instruments, preparing reagents, thawing, pooling, importing, and issuing blood products.
• Recognize instrument and equipment malfunctions and report issues to appropriate personnel.
• Perform department-related clerical duties such as checking inventory, stocking supplies, and answering phones.
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems promptly.
• Travel to off-site locations as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Degree or GED (required).
• Associate degree in Biology or Chemistry (preferred).
• Laboratory experience preferred but not required.
• Keyboarding or data entry experience preferred but not required.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to provide quality, error-free work in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional engagement with staff and patients.

Benefits

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