Lab Support Technician III (PRN)
Mercy10 months ago
St. Louis, MO, United States
On-site
Temporary
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Position Overview
Find your calling at Mercy! The Laboratory Support Technician (LST III) is part of the provider care team supporting laboratory, report, data, and scheduling functions. This role ensures the accurate, timely, and effective provision of laboratory support while delivering excellent customer service in line with the Mercy Signature Service Standards. The technician is responsible for safe and professional specimen acquisition, processing, transport, referral, and limited testing support.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide accurate and timely laboratory support and reporting functions.
- Exhibit excellent customer service in every interaction.
- Safely and professionally acquire required specimens, complying with HIPAA and lab policies.
- Process, transport, and refer all laboratory specimens and reports as needed, and assist technologists in testing.
- Satisfy facility competencies including checklists, examinations, and management observations.
- Ensure no active disciplinary actions or performance plans and complete the probationary period.
Required Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Experience: Minimum one year of phlebotomy or clinical laboratory experience, or previous Mercy LST II designation or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications
- Education: College-level courses in Chemistry, Biology, or related Science fields.
- Experience: Phlebotomy preceptor experience.
Benefits & Perks
- Benefits: Outstanding medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Paid time off.
- Tuition support.
- Retirement: Matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.
Required Skills
Specimen Processing
Customer Service
HIPAA Compliance
Laboratory Safety
Report Management
Phlebotomy
Data and Scheduling Management