Traveling Specimen Processor (LTC Springfield)

OCH; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

Ozarks Community Hospital (OCH) in Springfield, MO, is seeking a Traveling Phlebotomist in the Laboratory department. The role involves drawing/registering specimens, delivering results, and processing specimens for reference labs.

Travel to nearby facilities and weekend work are required. Requirements include a high school diploma, phlebotomy certification or related credential, and at least 5 years of phlebotomy experience with geriatric collection.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy skills applicable to diverse patient ages.
• Experience drawing and registering specimens with safety devices.
• Ability to perform data entry and communicate with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Draw and register specimens and deliver results under Lab Services Director.
• Perform specimen processing for samples sent to reference labs.
• Travel to facilities in surrounding areas; weekends as required.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Geriatric specimen collection

Data entry

Patient communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy certificate/Office Lab Technician/PCT

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