Traveling Specimen Processor (LTC Springfield)

Ozarks Community Hospital, Inc.; Springfield, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

PTO accrual starting day one

Company holidays

Job summary

Ozarks Community Hospital in Springfield, MO is seeking a Traveling Phlebotomist to join the Laboratory department. The role involves drawing and registering specimens, delivering results, and performing specimen processing across multiple facilities.

Travel; weekend work is required, and candidates must have a phlebotomy certificate, BLS, and a valid driver's license. On-the-job training is acceptable; five years of phlebotomy experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have 5 years of phlebotomy experience, with geriatric specimen collection.
• Current BLS certification from the AHA or Red Cross, recertification required.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to complete a background check.

Responsibilities

• Draw and register specimens and deliver results independently.
• Perform specimen processing and data entry; communicate with patients and departments.
• Travel to facilities in surrounding areas; work weekends as required.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Phlebotomy experience

BLS Certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy certificate or Certified Office Laboratory Technician

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.