Laboratory Technician I - Phlebotomy HIGHLY preferred

Children's Mercy KC • Overland Park, KS

18d • Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Technician I is responsible for collecting, receiving, and distributing specimens within the laboratory. The technician uses the Laboratory Information System (LIS) to support positive patient identification during specimen collection, receipt, and distribution. Depending on assignment, the position may also perform and report laboratory testing. The technician responds to internal and external customer questions and concerns in a pleasant, efficient, and cooperative manner, and supports laboratory operations and quality assurance activities.

Specimen collection may include phlebotomy and SWCL, as applicable, and must follow Children’s Mercy policies and procedures. Testing and specimen processing are performed under appropriate supervision after in-depth training and competency assessment, as assigned.

Children’s Mercy emphasizes kindness, curiosity, inclusion, teamwork, and integrity. Seasonal influenza vaccination is a condition of employment. New employees must be willing to receive specified vaccinations if they lack evidence of immunity or vaccination; medical and religious exemptions may be discussed with Human Resources.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• No experience is necessary; on-the-job training is provided.
• Must be willing to meet the stated seasonal influenza vaccination condition of employment and applicable vaccination requirements, subject to medical or religious exemptions.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of related phlebotomy or laboratory experience, or education/training in phlebotomy; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Handle and distribute specimens.
• Use laboratory information systems for positive patient identification and specimen-related workflows.
• Collect specimens, including phlebotomy and SWCL, in accordance with applicable Children’s Mercy policies and procedures.
• Provide customer service to internal and external customers in accordance with Children’s Mercy shared values and service excellence programs.
• As assigned, perform and report waived to moderate complexity testing and/or process and prepare specimens under appropriate supervision, following in-depth training and competency assessment procedures.
• Maintain general laboratory operations and perform quality assurance activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED