Phlebotomy Support Tech I/Phlebotomy Support Tech II

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Phlebotomy Support Technician II for the CoxHealth South location in Springfield, MO. You will collect and process blood specimens, verify patient IDs, and label samples for accurate testing results in a busy lab environment.

Responsibilities include accessioning orders, updating records, and performing POC testing as directed. A High School diploma and phlebotomy experience are required, with certification renewal timelines specified.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 3 months phlebotomy experience in a laboratory setting.
• Certification as a Phlebotomy Technician or Medical Laboratory Assistant required; renewal within 30 days after expiration.
• Preferred: 6 months phlebotomy experience.

Responsibilities

• Collect and process blood and other specimens as directed.
• Confirm patient ID and collect specimens in proper tubes.
• Label specimens accurately to ensure correct patient results.
• Accession, update information, and correct orders as needed.
• Demonstrate ability to perform point-of-care testing as directed.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Computer skills

Analytical skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Facility:CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807Department:1070 Laboratory SouthScheduled Weekly Hours:0Hours:5:00am-9:30amWork Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)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, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).BenefitsMedical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealthJob Description: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.Phlebotomy Support Tech IIJob RequirementsEducationRequired: High School Diploma or EquivalentExperienceRequired: 3 months phlebotomy experience in a laboratory settingPreferred: 6 months phlebotomy experienceSkillsGood verbal and written communication skillsAble to work independently and collaboratively in teamsProficient in using computers and computer systemsLicensure/Certification/RegistrationRequired: Certified as a Phlebotomy Technician or Medical Laboratory Assistant from a nationally recognized laboratory certifying agencyRequired: 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 IJob RequirementsEducationRequired: High School Diploma or EquivalentExperienceRequired: NonePreferred: 6 months phlebotomy experience OR 1 year related experienceSkillsStrong analytical/problem solving skillsAbility to communicate effectively with different levels of management. Demonstrates clear verbal and written communication skills.Able to work independently and collaboratively in teamsProficient in using computers and computer systemsExcellent customer service, time management, interpersonal, presentation, organization, prioritizing, decision-making, and planning skills.Licensure/Certification/RegistrationRequired: None