Phlebotomy Support Tech I/Phlebotomy Support Tech II
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. The technician processes specimens for subsequent testing, accessions orders, updates information, and makes order corrections as needed. The posting describes two levels. For Phlebotomy Support Tech II, a high school diploma or equivalent, at least three months of phlebotomy experience in a laboratory setting, and current certification as a Phlebotomy Technician or Medical Laboratory Assistant from a nationally recognized laboratory certifying agency are required. Six months of phlebotomy experience is preferred. For Phlebotomy Support Tech I, a high school diploma or equivalent is required, with no experience required; six months of phlebotomy experience or one year of related experience is preferred. Certification is not required for Tech I. The position is at Cox Medical Center Branson in the Laboratory department. The schedule is listed as varied, with a rotating shift and zero scheduled weekly hours.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- For Phlebotomy Support Tech II: at least three months of phlebotomy experience in a laboratory setting.
- For Phlebotomy Support Tech II: certification as a Phlebotomy Technician or Medical Laboratory Assistant from a nationally recognized laboratory certifying agency.
- For Phlebotomy Support Tech I: no experience is required.
- For Phlebotomy Support Tech I: strong analytical and problem-solving skills; effective communication with different levels of management; clear verbal and written communication; ability to work independently and collaboratively; computer proficiency; and customer service, time management, interpersonal, presentation, organization, prioritizing, decision-making, and planning skills.
- For Phlebotomy Support Tech II: good verbal and written communication skills, ability to work independently and collaboratively, and computer proficiency.
- Phlebotomy Support Tech II employees have 30 days from certificate expiration to provide updated certification if documentation shows renewal has been applied for.
Nice To Haves
- For Phlebotomy Support Tech II: six months of phlebotomy experience.
- For Phlebotomy Support Tech I: six months of phlebotomy experience or one year of related 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 ensure reliable patient results.
- Process specimens appropriately for subsequent testing.
- Accession orders, update information, and make corrections to orders as needed.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Retirement with employer match
- Additional benefits are available to employees working 20 or more hours per week.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
