Phlebotomy Technician

Overview

Department: Clinical Lab

Shifts Available: Variable 

Employment Type: PRN/Per Diem

Shift Hours: Variable 

Location: St. Mary's Medical Center- Blue Springs, 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.

 

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/  

 

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, ensuring 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, required
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate preferred
• Minimum 2 years of clinical laboratory experience preferred

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Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

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