Specimen Processor

Ozarks Community Hospital, Inc.; Gravette (AR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Ozarks Community Hospital, located in Gravette, AR, is hiring a Phlebotomist in the Laboratory department. The role involves obtaining and registering specimens and delivering results to providers in the hospital lab, contributing to overall lab operations.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, a Phlebotomy certificate (or related certification), and 0–1 year of experience, with current BLS certification required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Phlebotomy certificate or related certification preferred; on-the-job training acceptable.
• 0-1 year experience.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the AHA or American Red Cross; recertification required.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills; medical terminology background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and register specimens from all age groups.
• Deliver results to providers in the hospital laboratory.
• Contribute to general operations of the laboratory.
• Process specimens and coordinate with reference labs and other departments.
• Maintain data entry and effective communication with patients and staff.

Skills

Clerical skills

Data entry

Communication skills

Customer service

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy certificate

Office Laboratory Technician (certification)

Patient Care Technician (PCT) certification

Job description

HEALTHY COMMUNITIES. COMPASSIONATE CARE.

Ozarks Community Hospital (OCH), located in Gravette, AR has multiple openings for aPhlebotomist within our Laboratory department.

Under direction of the Laboratory Manager and technical direction of the Pathologist, the Specimen Processor/Lab Assistant is responsible for independently obtaining and registering specimens and delivering results to providers in the hospital laboratory and contributing to general operation of the laboratory. The Specimen Processor/Lab Assistant must demonstrate skills in obtaining specimens from all age groups serviced utilizing a variety of blood collection devices and safety devices. He/she must also demonstrate good clerical skills and computer skills in data entry and communications skills with patients, coworkers, and other departments. This position is also responsible for specimen processing of samples sent to approved reference labs and other lab departments.

Our Mission:

Ozarks Community Hospital and clinics are dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare and preventive services to all patients in an atmosphere of compassion, respect, and dignity, with a commitment to care for the underserved and to improve access to care.

Benefits include:

• Eligibility for health, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) plan; life insurance; short-term disability; flexible spending accounts; and many other elective benefits subject to plan terms.
• Paid time off (PTO) earned on an accrual basis starting first day of employment, up to 3.5 weeks per year based on a 40-hour work week.
• Company-paid holidays.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• A certificate in Phlebotomy from an accredited phlebotomy course or Certified Office Laboratory Technician, or Patient Care Technician (PCT) is preferred. On the job training is also acceptable.
• 0-1 year experience.
• Must hold a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross. Recertification required before expiration throughout employment.
• Must have excellent customer service and communication skills; medical terminology background preferred.

OCH is an Equal Opportunity Employer