Phlebotomy Technician

Overview

Clinical Lab Shifts Available: Variable Employment Type: PRN/Per Diem Hours: Variable 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. Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/ Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities (include, but are 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, ensuring 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 have a few 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 #LI-JJ5 Employment Status Per Diem Shift Variable Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_Know. Your. Rights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf Essential Duties and Responsibilities (include, but are 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, ensuring everything is in working order and properly sanitized Perform more complex or specialized phlebotomy procedures as required, often with minimal supervision Before we go any further, we have a few 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 #LI-JJ5