Phlebotomy Support Tech I/Phlebotomy Support Tech II
About The Position
CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas, including six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. They have been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work, America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek, and one of the Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes. The Phlebotomy Support Technician is responsible for the collection and processing of blood and other specimens as directed. This role involves ensuring proper specimen collection through patient ID confirmation, utilizing venipuncture/capillary techniques, and accurate labeling. The technician also processes specimens for subsequent testing and manages order accessioning, updates, and corrections. CoxHealth emphasizes safety, compassion, respect, and integrity in its mission to improve community health.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- For Phlebotomy Support Tech II: 3 months phlebotomy experience in a laboratory setting
- For Phlebotomy Support Tech II: Certified as a Phlebotomy Technician or Medical Laboratory Assistant from a nationally recognized laboratory certifying agency
- For Phlebotomy Support Tech II: 30 days from the expiration date of their certificate to provide an updated certification, as long as there is documentation that certification renewal has been applied for
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Able to work independently and collaboratively in teams
- Proficient in using computers and computer systems
- Strong analytical/problem solving skills (for Tech I)
- Ability to communicate effectively with different levels of management (for Tech I)
- Demonstrates clear verbal and written communication skills (for Tech I)
- Excellent customer service, time management, interpersonal, presentation, organization, prioritizing, decision-making, and planning skills (for Tech I)
Nice To Haves
- For Phlebotomy Support Tech II: 6 months phlebotomy experience
- For Phlebotomy Support Tech I: 6 months phlebotomy experience OR 1 year related experience
Responsibilities
- Collection and processing of blood and other specimens as directed
- Performs proper specimen collection by confirming patient ID
- Collecting specimens in proper tubes
- Utilizing venipuncture/capillary techniques
- Accurately labeling the specimens to ensure accurate patient results
- Processes specimens appropriately for subsequent testing
- Accessions, updates information and makes corrections to orders as needed
Benefits
- Medical
- Vision
- Dental
- Retirement with Employer Match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
