Phlebotomy Technician

St. Joseph Medical Center; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance options

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

401(k) options

Tuition reimbursement

Sick time

Holidays

Bereavement leave

FMLA

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Other benefits

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Kansas City seeks a Phlebotomy Technician to join their team. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented and compassionate, responsible for drawing blood samples and ensuring quality for laboratory testing. This full-time position offers a day shift, with no weekend requirements, and provides comprehensive health and wellness benefits. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and maintain BLS certification, along with at least one year of clinical laboratory experience.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 45 days of hire.
• Minimum of one year of clinical laboratory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for blood draws and ensure safety.
• Responsible for correct blood collection and labeling specimens.
• Organize and transport specimens to the laboratory.
• Adhere to quality control and safety protocols.
• Maintain and calibrate phlebotomy equipment.
• Perform specialized phlebotomy procedures as required.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Compassionate patient interactions

Patient interactions

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS certification within 45 days

Tools

Phlebotomy equipment

Job description

Overview

Shifts Available: Full-time

Employment Type: Day Shift

Hours: 4:00 am to 2:30 pm (Monday to Thursday) (No Weekends)

Location: St. Joseph Medical Center- Kansas City, MO

• This Position Does not have a Weekend Requirement

We are seeking a detail-oriented Phlebotomy Technician to join our healthcare team. As a Phlebotomy Technician, you will be responsible for drawing blood samples and ensuring their quality for laboratory testing. Your role is crucial in assisting physicians with accurate diagnostics and patient care. If you have excellent attention to detail and a compassionate approach to patient interactions, we welcome you to apply.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA, and other leave options
• Employer 401(k) options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

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Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Prepare patients for blood draws, explain procedures, and ensure patient comfort and safety throughout the process
• Responsible for correct blood collection, draw blood from patients using venipuncture, capillary puncture, or other techniques; ensure proper identification and labeling of specimens
• Organize, handle, and transport specimens to the laboratory for testing, ensure all specimens are properly processed and stored
• Adhere to quality control and safety protocols to maintain the integrity of specimens and ensure accurate test results
• Maintain and calibrate phlebotomy equipment and supplies, ensure everything is in working order and properly sanitized
• Perform more complex or specialized phlebotomy procedures as required, often with minimal supervision

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal‑breakers. You must have:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• BLS certification within 45 days of hire and maintained current

Additional Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of clinical laboratory experience

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf