BSMMHPUSR219580EXTERNALENUSEveryone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.

Mercy Health

About Us

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.

Shift:

Full Time Days

Phlebotomist – St. Rita's Outreach Lab

Job Summary:

The Laboratory Department is looking for a Phlebotomist to join our growing team. The Phlebotomist is responsible for drawing quality blood samples from patients, preparing those specimens for lab testing, and completing clerical duties in a timely manner to maintain the department efficiently.  Responsibilities will include order entry, result look-up, report generation, and answering internal/external calls in a friendly and helpful manner. 

Essential Functions:

• Provides excellent customer service skills by greeting patients and the community in a respectful manner
• Collects all specimens according to established procedures from patients and ensures that they are properly processed 
• Identifying patients accurately and matching the patient’s identity with the correct service is critical for patient safety
• Responsible for data entry and processing of specimen by labeling, centrifuging, splitting, and freezing specimens as requested by test orders

• Performs departmental-related clerical duties such as checking inventory, stock supplies, and answer phones as needed 

• Must possess the ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems promptly 
• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• High School Degree or GED

Licensure/Certification:

• Phlebotomist Certification preferred but not required 

Experience:

• One-year phlebotomy experience preferred but not required  
• Customer service in a retail or service environment preferred

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to provide quality, error-free work in a fast-pasted environment

• Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner
• Position requires travel to off-site locations

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

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 Employers, please email 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

Why Choose Mercy Health?

At Mercy Health, we're focused on bringing our core values to life every day through compassionate health care.  From the moment you join Mercy Health, we’re committed to growing, training and developing you for a fulfilling and mission-driven career because we’re a health care community driven by the strength of our people.

With the support of your colleagues, tools and technology, you can focus on preparing for your next step, instead of finding your next job. Learn more about us at careers.mercy.com.

Life and Work Should Fit Together

We believe all employees, and their families, should have access to comprehensive care plans, tailored to support their needs.

·        Well-being Support: Access to mental health resources, condition management programs and clinical expertise

·        Education Assistance: Tuition support for critical clinical roles such as nursing, medical assisting, laboratory and more

·        Time Off: Enjoy at least three weeks of paid time off along with seven paid holidays

·        Family Support: Industry-leading eight weeks of Paid Parental Leave plus adoption assistance

·        Travel Nurse program: Choose to work in different units, facilities or even travel across our organization

·        Career conversations like regular performance check-ins, career discussions and role-specific training opportunities to help to identify your next step

·        Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I): Our employee resource groups provide leadership development, programs, support, and tools to enable recognition and growth

·        Optional benefits like legal, identity theft protection and critical illness insurance

Discover how Mercy Health is the place for you.