Laboratory Technician I (Phlebotomy) - Start Your Impact

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

Job summary

Children's Mercy Hospital in the Kansas City area seeks a Laboratory Technician I (LT I) to support phlebotomy and specimen handling in the laboratory. You will use the LIS for positive patient identification, receive and distribute specimens, and may perform basic testing under supervision in a collaborative, patient‑centered environment.

This role emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and compassionate service. You must meet minimum education requirements and be willing to comply with vaccination

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent; no experience required or on-the-job training possible.
• Phlebotomy or laboratory experience/training is preferred but not required.
• Willing to comply with vaccination policy.

Responsibilities

• Specimen handling and distribution.
• Use of Information Systems for data entry and tracking.
• Specimen collection (phlebotomy) following CMH procedures.
• Customer service to internal and external customers.
• Quality assurance and basic testing under supervision.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

Children's Mercy Hospital in the Kansas City area seeks a Laboratory Technician I (LT I) to support phlebotomy and specimen handling in the laboratory. You will use the LIS for positive patient identification, receive and distribute specimens, and may perform basic testing under supervision in a collaborative, patient‑centered environment.

This role emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and compassionate service. You must meet minimum education requirements and be willing to comply with vaccination