Laboratory Technician I - Phlebotomy & Specimen Care

Children's Mercy Kansas City; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Mercy Kansas City is seeking a Laboratory Technician I to support specimen collection, receipt and distribution using the LIS. You may perform and report waived to moderate testing under supervision and respond to internal and external inquiries with patient‑centered service.

We strive for a welcoming, inclusive workplace aligned with our values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, teamwork and integrity. Immunization requirements and records will be reviewed during onboarding.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent; on-the-job training available.
• 1–2 years of phlebotomy or lab experience preferred but not required.
• Immunization records and vaccination requirements may apply; exemptions discussed with HR.

Responsibilities

• Specimen handling and distribution.
• Use of Information Systems.
• Specimen collection (phlebotomy) per CMH policies.
• Customer service to internal and external customers.
• Performance of waived to moderate testing under supervision.
• Maintain general Laboratory operations and quality assurance.

Skills

Specimen handling

Information Systems

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Quality assurance

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

Children's Mercy Kansas City is seeking a Laboratory Technician I to support specimen collection, receipt and distribution using the LIS. You may perform and report waived to moderate testing under supervision and respond to internal and external inquiries with patient‑centered service.

We strive for a welcoming, inclusive workplace aligned with our values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, teamwork and integrity. Immunization requirements and records will be reviewed during onboarding.