Lead Phlebotomist - Department Only

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

CoxHealth, a leading healthcare provider in the region, seeks dedicated individuals for Phlebotomy Support Technician roles. This position involves collection and processing of specimens, ensuring accuracy for patient testing. Candidates must have a high school diploma, and those applying for the Phlebotomy Tech II role should hold certification. Successful candidates will exhibit strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance

Retirement Plan with employer match

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in teams important.
• Certification as Phlebotomy Technician required for Phlebotomy Support Tech II.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for collection and processing of blood and specimens.
• Confirms patient ID and labels specimens accurately.
• Performs venipuncture and processes specimens for testing.

Skills

Communication

Analytical/problem solving

Time management

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Summary

About Us

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics.CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:

• Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
• Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care by Newsweek.
• Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek in 2024.
• Recognized as the Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.
• Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
• Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads in 2023.
• Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.
• Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Phlebotomy Support Tech II

Job Summary

• The Phlebotomy Support Technician II is responsible for the collection and processing of blood and other specimens as directed. Performs proper specimen collection by confirming patient ID, collecting specimens in proper tubes, utilizing venipuncture/capillary techniques, and accurately labeling the specimens to ensure accurate patient results. Processes specimens appropriately for subsequent testing. Accessions, updates information and makes corrections to orders as needed. Demonstrates ability to perform POC testing as directed.

Job Requirements

• Education
  • Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Experience
  • Required: 3 months phlebotomy experience in a laboratory setting
  • Preferred: 6 months phlebotomy experience
• Skills
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Able to work independently and collaboratively in teams
  • Proficient in using computers and computer systems
• Licensure/Certification/Registration
  • Required: Certified as a Phlebotomy Technician or Medical Laboratory Assistant from a nationally recognized laboratory certifying agency
  • Required: Phlebotomist II’s have 30 days from the expiration date of their certificate to provide an updated certification, as long as there is documentation that certification renewal has been applied for.

Phlebotomy Support Tech I

Job Summary

• The Phlebotomy Support Technician I is responsible for the collection and processing of blood and other specimens as directed. Performs proper specimen collection by confirming patient ID, collecting specimens in proper tubes, utilizing venipuncture/capillary techniques, and accurately labeling the specimens to ensure accurate patient results. Processes specimens appropriately for subsequent testing. Accessions, updates information and makes corrections to orders as needed.

Job Requirements

• Education
  • Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Experience
  • Required: None
  • Preferred: 6 months phlebotomy experience OR 1 year related experience
• Skills
  • Strong analytical/problem solving skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively with different levels of management. Demonstrates clear verbal and written communication skills.
  • Able to work independently and collaboratively in teams
  • Proficient in using computers and computer systems
  • Excellent customer service, time management, interpersonal, presentation, organization, prioritizing, decision-making, and planning skills.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration
  • Required: None