Float Traveling Specimen Processor (LTC Springfield)

OCH • Springfield, MO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Ozarks Community Hospital (OCH) in Springfield, Missouri, is hiring a Float Traveling Specimen Processor for its Laboratory department. The position floats to facilities where needed, including facilities in surrounding areas. Under the direction of the Lab Services Director, the Specimen Processor independently draws and registers specimens and delivers results. The role includes collecting specimens from patients of all age groups served using a variety of blood collection and safety devices, and processing samples sent to approved reference laboratories and other laboratory departments. The position requires weekend work and travel to surrounding facilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five years of phlebotomy experience, including experience with geriatric specimen collection.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross, with recertification before expiration throughout employment.
• Valid driver's license.
• Good clerical, computer, data-entry, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Certificate in Phlebotomy from an accredited phlebotomy course, Certified Office Laboratory Technician credential, or Patient Care Technician (PCT) credential; on-the-job training is also acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Independently draw and register specimens and deliver results.
• Collect specimens from patients of all age groups served using a variety of blood collection devices and safety devices.
• Process samples sent to approved reference laboratories and other laboratory departments.
• Travel to facilities in surrounding areas and float to locations where needed.
• Communicate with patients, coworkers, and other departments.
• Perform data entry and other clerical tasks.

Benefits

• Eligibility for health, dental, and vision coverage, subject to plan terms.
• 401(k) plan.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term disability.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Other elective benefits, subject to plan terms.
• Paid time off earned on an accrual basis from the first day of employment, up to 3.5 weeks per year based on a 40-hour work week.
• Company-paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED