Float Specimen Processor

OCH • Springfield, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

HEALTHY COMMUNITIES. COMPASSIONATE CARE.
Ozarks Community Hospital (OCH), located in Springfield, MO has an opening for a Phlebotomist within our Laboratory department. Traveling to Rogersville, Marshfield, and Evergreen clinic as needed.
Our Mission: Ozarks Community Hospital and clinics are dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare and preventive services to all patients in an atmosphere of compassion, respect, and dignity, with a commitment to care for the underserved and to improve access to care.
Under direction of the Laboratory Manager and technical direction of the Pathologist, the Specimen Processor/Lab Assistant is responsible for independently obtaining and registering specimens and delivering results to providers in the hospital laboratory and contributing to general operation of the laboratory. The Specimen Processor/Lab Assistant must demonstrate skills in obtaining specimens from all age groups serviced utilizing a variety of blood collection devices and safety devices. He/she must also demonstrate good clerical skills and computer skills in data entry and communications skills with patients, coworkers, and other departments. This position is also responsible for specimen processing of samples sent to approved reference labs and other lab departments.
Benefits include:
Eligibility for health, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) plan; life insurance; short-term disability; flexible spending accounts; and many other elective benefits subject to plan terms.
Paid time off (PTO) earned on an accrual basis starting first day of employment, up to 3.5 weeks per year based on a 40-hour work week.
Company-paid holidays.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• A certificate in Phlebotomy from an accredited phlebotomy course or Certified Office Laboratory Technician, or Patient Care Technician (PCT) is preferred. On the job training is also acceptable.
• 0-1 year experience.
• Must hold a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross. Recertification required before expiration throughout employment.
• Must have excellent customer service and communication skills; medical terminology background preferred.
• Valid Driver's License required. This requires a Motor Vehicle Driving Record Background Check to be completed during the onboarding new hire process and throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

• A certificate in Phlebotomy from an accredited phlebotomy course
• Certified Office Laboratory Technician
• Patient Care Technician (PCT)
• medical terminology background

Responsibilities

• Obtaining and registering specimens
• Delivering results to providers in the hospital laboratory
• Contributing to general operation of the laboratory
• Obtaining specimens from all age groups serviced utilizing a variety of blood collection devices and safety devices
• Specimen processing of samples sent to approved reference labs and other lab departments

Benefits

• Eligibility for health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• flexible spending accounts
• Paid time off (PTO) earned on an accrual basis starting first day of employment, up to 3.5 weeks per year based on a 40-hour work week
• Company-paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees