Phlebotomy Support Tech - Laboratory Services - Cox Health

CoxHealth, a leading Magnet designated healthcare system serving 25 counties in Missouri. CoxHealth is consistently nominated as a best place to work. For 2023, CoxHealth has received the following recognitions:

• Best in Class Work Environment
  • 5x Modern Healthcare Best Places to work
  • America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023 – Newsweek
  • Greatest Workplace for Women 2023, 2024 – Newsweek
  • Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024 – Newsweek
  • Best Employers for New Grads 2023 – Forbes
  • Best Employers by State – Missouri – 2023 – Forbes

• Benefits
  • Robust, fully customizable benefits package including Medical/Vision/Dental and more!
    • No cost eCare visits
    • Employer-provided mental health services for employees and eligible family members
  • Retirement with employer match up to 5%
  • Tuition discounts and reimbursement available for continuing your education
  • Free and convenient parking
  • CoxHealth Fitness Center and Child Care discounts
  • Cafeteria Discount
  • Onsite delivery for CoxHealth Pharmacies and 1906 Employee Store

Phlebotomy Support Tech II

• Job Summary
  • The Phlebotomy Support Technician II is responsible for the collection and processing of blood and other specimens as directed. Performs proper specimen collection by confirming patient ID, collecting specimens in proper tubes, utilizing venipuncture/capillary techniques, and accurately labeling the specimens to ensure accurate patient results. Processes specimens appropriately for subsequent testing. Accessions, updates information and makes corrections to orders as needed. Demonstrates ability to perform POC testing as directed.

• Job Requirements
  • Education
    • Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Experience
    • Required: 3 months phlebotomy experience in a laboratory setting
    • Preferred: 6 months phlebotomy experience
  • Skills
    • Good verbal and written communication skills
    • Able to work independently and collaboratively in teams
    • Proficient in using computers and computer systems
  • Licensure/Certification/Registration
    • Required: Certified as a Phlebotomy Technician or Medical Laboratory Assistant from a nationally recognized laboratory certifying agency
    • Required: Phlebotomist II’s have 30 days from the expiration date of their certificate to provide an updated certification, as long as there is documentation that certification renewal has been applied for.

Phlebotomy Support Tech I

• Job Summary
  • The Phlebotomy Support Technician I is responsible for the collection and processing of blood and other specimens as directed. Performs proper specimen collection by confirming patient ID, collecting specimens in proper tubes, utilizing venipuncture/capillary techniques, and accurately labeling the specimens to ensure accurate patient results. Processes specimens appropriately for subsequent testing. Accessions, updates information and makes corrections to orders as needed.
• Job Requirements
  • Education
    • Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Experience
    • Required: None
    • Preferred: 6 months phlebotomy experience OR 1 year related experience
  • Skills
    • Strong analytical/problem solving skills
    • Ability to communicate effectively with different levels of management. Demonstrates clear verbal and written communication skills.
    • Able to work independently and collaboratively in teams
    • Proficient in using computers and computer systems
    • Excellent customer service, time management, interpersonal, presentation, organization, prioritizing, decision-making, and planning skills.
  • Licensure/Certification/Registration
    • Required: None