Phlebotomy Technician

Prime Healthcare; Missouri; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Prime Healthcare at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, MO, seeks a Phlebotomy Technician to draw blood and ensure specimen quality for laboratory testing.

Requirements include a High School Diploma, BLS within 45 days of hire, and 2 years of clinical lab experience. Shift is 12 hours, Friday through Sunday, evenings. Full benefits are provided by Prime Healthcare.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• BLS certification within 45 days of hire and maintained current.
• Two years of clinical laboratory experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for blood draws, explain procedures, and ensure comfort and safety.
• Collect blood via venipuncture or capillary techniques with proper labeling.
• Transport specimens to the lab and ensure proper processing and storage.
• Adhere to quality control and safety protocols to maintain specimen integrity.
• Maintain and sanitize phlebotomy equipment and supplies.
• Perform more complex procedures as needed under supervision.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS Certification

Job description

Overview

Department: Clinical Lab

Shifts Available: Evenings

Employment Type: Full-Time (Friday through Sunday)

Hours: 12-hour shifts: 9:00 am to 9:30 pm

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

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.

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Responsibilities

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

• Prepare patients for blood draws, explain procedures, and ensure patient comfort and safety throughout the process
• Responsible for correct blood collection, drawing blood from patients using venipuncture, capillary puncture, or other techniques; ensuring 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 That Are a Plus:

• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical laboratory experience

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Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Evenings

Equal Employment Opportunity

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