Traveling Phlebotomist

OCH; Gravette (AR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Paid holidays

Job summary

Ozarks Community Hospital (OCH) in Gravette, Arkansas, seeks a Traveling Phlebotomist in its Laboratory department. This role involves drawing and registering specimens, processing samples, and delivering timely results while traveling to surrounding facilities.

Weekend shifts are required. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, 5 years of phlebotomy experience (geriatric collection preferred), and a current BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy certification preferred; on-the-job training acceptable.
• Five years of phlebotomy experience, with geriatric specimen collection.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA or Red Cross; recertification required.
• Valid driver's license; potential motor vehicle background check during onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Draw and register specimens from all age groups and deliver results.
• Perform specimen processing of samples sent to approved reference labs and other lab departments.
• Utilize data entry and computer skills for accurate record-keeping and communications.
• Travel to facilities in surrounding areas; weekends work is required for this position.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy certification preferred

Job description

HEALTHY COMMUNITIES. COMPASSIONATE CARE.

Ozarks Community Hospital (OCH), located in Gravette, Arkansas has an opening for a TravelingPhlebotomistwithin our Laboratory department.

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.

Under direction of the Lab Services Director, the Specimen Processor is responsible for independently drawing and registering specimens and delivering results. The Specimen Processor must demonstrate skills in obtaining specimens from all age groups serviced utilizing a variety of blood collection devices and safety devices. They 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. Traveling to facilities in surrounding areas and working weekends is required for this position

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.
• Must have (5) five years of phlebotomy experience, with experience in geriatric specimen collection.
• 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.
• Valid Driver's License required. This position may require a Motor Vehicle Driving Record Background Check to be completed during the onboarding new hire process and throughout employment.

OCH is an Equal Opportunity Employer