Phlebotomy Support Tech I/Phlebotomy Support Tech II

CoxHealth•Branson, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomy Support Technician collects and processes blood and other specimens as directed. The role includes confirming patient identity, collecting specimens in appropriate tubes using venipuncture or capillary techniques, and accurately labeling specimens to support accurate patient results. The technician processes specimens for subsequent testing, accesses and updates information, and makes corrections to 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, at least 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. Tech II staff have 30 days from certificate expiration to provide updated certification if renewal application is documented.

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 II: provide updated certification within 30 days of certificate expiration if there is documentation that certification renewal has been applied for.
For Phlebotomy Support Tech I: strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
For Phlebotomy Support Tech I: communicate effectively with different levels of management, with clear verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in teams.
Proficiency using computers and computer systems.
For Phlebotomy Support Tech I: customer service, time management, interpersonal, presentation, organization, prioritizing, decision-making, and planning skills.

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 and process blood and other specimens as directed.
Confirm patient identity and collect specimens in proper tubes using venipuncture or capillary techniques.
Accurately label specimens to ensure accurate patient results.
Process specimens appropriately for subsequent testing.
Accession specimens, update information, and make corrections to orders as needed.