Phlebotomy Technician

St. Joseph Medical Center

Kansas City, MOFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 5 days agoVerified open 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Kansas City, MO
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

BLS Certification

Job overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Phlebotomy Technician to join our healthcare team. As a Phlebotomy Technician, you will be responsible for drawing blood samples and ensuring their quality for laboratory testing. Your role is crucial in assisting physicians with accurate diagnostics and patient care. If you have excellent attention to detail and a compassionate approach to patient interactions, we welcome you to apply.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

BLS CertificationVenipunctureCapillary PunctureSpecimen HandlingQuality ControlEquipment Calibration

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentBLS CertificationTwo Years Clinical Laboratory Experience or Equivalent

Full job description

Overview

Department: Clinical Lab

Shifts Available: Nights

Employment Type: Full-Time (Friday through Sunday)

Hours: 12-hour shifts: 9:00 am to 9:30 pm

Location: St. Joseph Medical Center- Kansas City, MO

We are seeking a detail-oriented Phlebotomy Technician to join our healthcare team. As a Phlebotomy Technician, you will be responsible for drawing blood samples and ensuring their quality for laboratory testing. Your role is crucial in assisting physicians with accurate diagnostics and patient care. If you have excellent attention to detail and a compassionate approach to patient interactions, we welcome you to apply.

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Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but is not limited to):

  • Prepare patients for blood draws, explain procedures, and ensure patient comfort and safety throughout the process

  • Responsible for correct blood collection, drawing blood from patients using venipuncture, capillary puncture, or other techniques; ensuring proper identification and labeling of specimens

  • Organize, handle, and transport specimens to the laboratory for testing, ensure all specimens are properly processed and stored

  • Adhere to quality control and safety protocols to maintain the integrity of specimens and ensure accurate test results

  • Maintain and calibrate phlebotomy equipment and supplies, ensure everything is in working order and properly sanitized

  • Perform more complex or specialized phlebotomy procedures as required, often with minimal supervision

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

  • BLS certification within 45 days of hire and maintained current

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus:

  • Minimum of two (2) years of clinical laboratory experience

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Employment Status Full Time Shift Evenings Equal Employment Opportunity

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