Laboratory Technician

HCA Healthcare; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) matching

Job summary

Centerpoint Medical Center is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join our team for night shifts (6pm–6:30am). The role involves receiving and processing specimens, basic lab procedures, and front-desk clerical tasks such as greeting patients and answering calls.

The ideal candidate will have a Phlebotomy Course/Program, with certification preferred, and at least 1 year of relevant experience. A hospital background and teamwork are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Phlebotomy Course/Program required.
• Phlebotomy certification highly preferred, but can obtain once hired.
• One year of experience needed for interview consideration.
• MINIMUM 8-10 sticks per hour.
• Open availability for weekends for PRN.
• Hospital experience preferred.
• Phlebotomy internship desirable.
• Larger facility experience desirable.
• Trainable candidates with good experience and team ability.
• Six months keyboarding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and instruct in specimen collection.
• Draw blood via finger sticks, heel sticks, or venipuncture and collect other specimens.
• Label specimens and enter data into the computer.
• Prepare samples for microbiology, hematology, serology, blood bank, and urinalysis.
• Assist with clerical duties by answering calls.
• Collaborate closely with Nursing staff.

Skills

Phlebotomy

High throughput

Team collaboration

Patient instruction

Clerical skills

Education

Phlebotomy Course/Program

Phlebotomy Certification (preferred)

Tools

Computer data entry

Job description

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Laboratory Technician

Schedule: NIGHTS- 6pm - 6:30am (3-12s)

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Laboratory Assistant receives and processes specimens and carries out basic laboratory procedures. Additionally, there are required clerical tasks such as greeting patients, informing them of the procedures, answering phones and emails, and maintaining records. Come join our team of dedicated professionals that are committed to delivering the best patient care.

What you will do in this role:

• You will greet patients and instruct them in proper specimen collection methods.
• You will draw blood specimens from patients by using finger sticks, heel sticks or venipunctures and collect other specimens as required.
• You will label specimens for identification purposes accurately and enter specimen data into the computer.
• You will prepare samples for microbiology, hematology, serology, blood bank, and urinalysis departments.
• You will assist with clerical duties by answering telephone calls.
• Will work closely with Nursing staff.

What Qualifications You Will Need:

• Graduate of Phlebotomy Course/Program required.
• Phlebotomy certification highly preferred, but can obtain once hired.
• One year of experience needed for interview consideration.
• MINIMUM 8-10 sticks per hour.
• Must have open availability for weekends for PRN.
• Hospital experience is highly preferred.
• Phlebotomy internship desirable.
• Larger facility experience desirable.
• Looking for trainable candidates with good experience and the ability to work as a team.
• Six months computer keyboarding or equivalent preferred.

Benefits

Centerpoint Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Centerpoint Medical Center (https://centerpointmedical.com) is a 285+ bed hospital featuring state-of-the-art equipment and technology. Our hospital offers some of the latest clinical services available to patients. We remain focused on providing compassionate care and top‑notch customer service for our patients. We offer many features for visitors, including sleeper chairs in patient rooms, comfortable waiting areas, and wireless internet access. We are a Level II Trauma Center with 24/7 emergency services and an accredited Chest Pain Center. Our Orthopedic Services include Total Joints and Sports Medicine. We are an accredited Cancer Program and Breast Center. We provide Women’s Services, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and a Stroke Center. Our Outpatient Services include a Surgery Center, Advanced Wound Care Center, Pain Center, Sleep Disorder Center, Imaging, and Rehab. We are part of HCA Midwest Health, a network of hospitals in Kansas City and surrounding areas.

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