What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Support Technician II position at Mercy?
Lab Tech - PRN
Mercy - Booneville
Overview:
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 II will be required to 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, As required, for laboratory testing utilizing safe, accurate, effective, professional methodologies while observing HIPAA confidentiality requirements and lab policies.
Qualifications:
LST I
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent
- Preferred Experience: Previous clinical laboratory experience
LST II
- Education: High School diploma or equivalent
- Other: The LST II position must satisfactorily complete the specific facility competencies, including but not limited to checklist, written examination, management observation, etc., to be eligible for advancement to the next higher job description.
- Preferred Experience: 6 months phlebotomy or clinical laboratory experience preferred
LST III (Interal only)
- Education: High School diploma or equivalent
- Experience: One year phlebotomy or clinical laboratory experience. Previous Mercy LST II designation or equivalency.
- Other: The LST III position must: •Satisfactorily complete the specific facility competencies, including but not limited to checklist, written examination, management observation, etc., to be eligible for advancement to the next higher job description. •Have no active disciplinary actions or active performance improvement plans •Successfully complete the probationary period.
- Preferred Education: College level chemistry, Biology or other Science courses
- Preferred Experience: More than one year previous experience in a clinical laboratory
What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?
Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.