Traveling Phlebotomist

OCH; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision

401(k)

PTO

Holidays

Job summary

Ozarks Community Hospital (OCH) in Springfield, MO, is seeking a Traveling Phlebotomist to join the Laboratory department. You will draw and register specimens, enter data, and travel to nearby facilities, including weekend work.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, a phlebotomy certificate, or PCT/OTL tech; 5 years phlebotomy experience with geriatrics; a current BLS card; and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Phlebotomy certificate or related credential preferred; on-the-job training acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Draw and register specimens for testing.
• Enter data and communicate with patients, coworkers, and departments.
• Travel to facilities in surrounding areas.
• Work weekends as required.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Data entry

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy certificate

Job description

HEALTHY COMMUNITIES. COMPASSIONATE CARE.

Ozarks Community Hospital (OCH), located in Springfield, MO has 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