Phlebotomy Support Tech I/Phlebotomy Support Tech II

CoxHealth•Springfield, MO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomy Support Technician collects and processes blood and other specimens as directed. The role confirms patient identity, collects specimens in appropriate tubes using venipuncture or capillary techniques, and labels specimens accurately to support reliable patient results. It also processes specimens for subsequent testing, accesses and updates information, and corrects orders as needed. The posting describes two levels. Phlebotomy Support Tech I requires a high school diploma or equivalent and no prior experience; six months of phlebotomy experience or one year of related experience is preferred. Phlebotomy Support Tech II requires a high school diploma or equivalent, three months of phlebotomy experience in a laboratory setting, and certification as a Phlebotomy Technician or Medical Laboratory Assistant from a nationally recognized laboratory certifying agency. Six months of phlebotomy experience is preferred for Tech II.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Phlebotomy Support Tech II: at least three months of phlebotomy experience in a laboratory setting.
Phlebotomy Support Tech II: certification as a Phlebotomy Technician or Medical Laboratory Assistant from a nationally recognized laboratory certifying agency.
Phlebotomy Support Tech I: no prior experience required.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills (Tech I).
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with different levels of management (Tech I).
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in teams.
Proficiency using computers and computer systems.
Excellent customer service, time management, interpersonal, presentation, organization, prioritizing, decision-making, and planning skills (Tech I).
Phlebotomy Support Tech II certification renewal: provide updated certification within 30 days after the certificate expiration date if documentation shows renewal has been applied for.

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy Support Tech I: six months of phlebotomy experience or one year of related experience.
Phlebotomy Support Tech II: six months of phlebotomy experience.

Responsibilities

Collect blood and other specimens as directed.
Confirm patient identity and collect specimens in appropriate tubes using venipuncture or capillary techniques.
Label specimens accurately to support reliable patient results.
Process specimens appropriately for subsequent testing.
Accession specimens, update information, and make corrections to orders as needed.