Phlebotomist

Ozarks Medical Center; West Plains (MO); In loco; USD 32.000 - 46.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Ozarks Medical Center in West Plains, MO is seeking a Phlebotomist for full-time evening shifts (Mon-Thurs, 1pm-11:30pm). You will collect and process blood specimens, ensure proper patient identification, labeling, and timely transport to the lab, while supporting clinic and outreach services.

The role requires high school diploma or GED and 2+ years phlebotomy experience is preferred, with strong communication and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Competenze

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of two years of phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize responsibilities, and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Mansioni

• Perform venipuncture and other specimen collection procedures in accordance with established policies and protocols.
• Process, prepare, and handle blood specimens to ensure specimen integrity and accurate results.
• Ensure proper patient identification, specimen labeling, and timely delivery of laboratory samples.
• Transport laboratory specimens to and from the laboratory, physician offices, nursing departments, and other designated locations.
• Assist with processing clinic, outreach, and reference laboratory specimens.
• Perform limited clerical and administrative duties related to laboratory operations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow established safety, quality assurance, and infection prevention and control procedures.
• Demonstrate professionalism and effective communication when interacting with patients, visitors, and healthcare team members.
• Participate in rotating on-call, weekend, and holiday coverage as required.

Conoscenze

Phlebotomy experience

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Multitasking

Formazione

High School Diploma or GED

Descrizione del lavoro

Full Time , Evenings , Mon-Thurs 1pm-11:30pm

Under the direction of the Phlebotomy Supervisor, the Phlebotomist is responsible for collecting, processing, and handling blood specimens while ensuring accurate identification, proper labeling, and timely transportation of laboratory samples. This position supports daily laboratory operations by assisting with specimen processing, clinic and outreach services, reference laboratory preparation, and limited clerical duties. The ideal candidate demonstrates a proactive and positive attitude, strong attention to detail, the ability to work independently, and effective multitasking skills while maintaining a commitment to quality patient care and customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform venipuncture and other specimen collection procedures in accordance with established policies and protocols.

Process, prepare, and handle blood specimens to ensure specimen integrity and accurate results.

Ensure proper patient identification, specimen labeling, and timely delivery of laboratory samples.

Transport laboratory specimens to and from the laboratory, physician offices, nursing departments, and other designated locations.

Assist with processing clinic, outreach, and reference laboratory specimens.

Perform limited clerical and administrative duties related to laboratory operations.

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Follow established safety, quality assurance, and infection prevention and control procedures.

Demonstrate professionalism and effective communication when interacting with patients, visitors, and healthcare team members.

Participate in rotating on-call, weekend, and holiday coverage as required.

Education & Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED required.

Minimum of two years of phlebotomy experience preferred.

Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

Ability to work independently, prioritize responsibilities, and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced healthcare environment.