Mercy Health·Lima, Ohio
The Lab Tech Assistant is responsible for collecting blood specimens via venipuncture and preparing them for analysis through registration and accessioning. Additional duties include maintaining laboratory inventory, performing waived testing, and supporting technologists with instrument maintenance.
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Scheduled Weekly Hours: 16
Work Shift: Days (United States of America)
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. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are 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.
Lab Tech Assistant – Lima Medical Office Building 750 W High
The Lab Tech Assistant is responsible for laboratory duties that include preparing specimens for analysis by registering and accessioning orders, verifying specimen acceptability, and performing established pre-analytical and analytical laboratory procedures. In addition, the Lab Tech Assistant will need to perform phlebotomy and specimen collection according to the established procedures to ensure that they are properly processed. Responsibilities include maintaining inventory, stocking, waived testing, and slide preparation.
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It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com [recruitment@mercy.com]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com [recruitment@mercy.com].
A high school degree or GED is required, while an associate degree in Biology or Chemistry is preferred. Previous laboratory or data entry experience is preferred but not mandatory.
Market context
Lab Tech Assistant roles in Ohio medical offices are typically tied to ongoing patient testing and specimen processing needs, so demand is often steady where outpatient care is active. These positions can be competitive because employers may prefer candidates with lab or data entry experience, even when a high school diploma or GED meets the minimum and an associate degree in Biology or Chemistry is preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and tailor your application to show accuracy, organization, and comfort with routine lab workflows.
