Phlebotomy Support Tech I/Phlebotomy Support Tech II
About The Position
The Phlebotomy Support Technician is responsible for the collection and processing of blood and other specimens as directed. This involves performing proper specimen collection by confirming patient ID, collecting specimens in proper tubes, utilizing venipuncture/capillary techniques, and accurately labeling the specimens to ensure accurate patient results. The role also includes processing specimens appropriately for subsequent testing, as well as accessioning, updating information, and making corrections to orders as needed. CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas, including six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. The organization has received numerous honors for workplace excellence, including being named 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. CoxHealth emphasizes its mission to improve community health, its vision to be the best for those who need them, and its values of safety, compassion, respect, and integrity.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- 3 months phlebotomy experience in a laboratory setting (required for Phlebotomy Support Tech II)
- Certified as a Phlebotomy Technician or Medical Laboratory Assistant from a nationally recognized laboratory certifying agency (required for Phlebotomy Support Tech II)
- Ability to provide an updated certification within 30 days of expiration, with documentation that certification renewal has been applied for (required for Phlebotomy Support Tech II)
- 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
- Ability to communicate effectively with different levels of management
- Demonstrates clear verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent customer service, time management, interpersonal, presentation, organization, prioritizing, decision-making, and planning skills
Nice To Haves
- 6 months phlebotomy experience (preferred for Phlebotomy Support Tech II)
- 6 months phlebotomy experience OR 1 year related experience (preferred for Phlebotomy Support Tech I)
Responsibilities
- Collect blood and other specimens as directed
- Process blood and other specimens as directed
- Confirm patient ID for proper specimen collection
- Collect specimens in proper tubes
- Utilize venipuncture/capillary techniques
- Accurately label specimens to ensure accurate patient results
- Process specimens appropriately for subsequent testing
- Accession orders
- Update information in orders as needed
- Make corrections to orders as needed
Benefits
- Medical
- Vision
- Dental
- Retirement with Employer Match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
