Highlights
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.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Kansas City, Missouri |
| Job Type | Per diem |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 5,000 to 9,999 employees |
| Website | http://www.stjosephtowson.com/home.aspx |
Description
Overview:
Department: 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.
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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
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
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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_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
About Company
St. Joseph Medical Center has provided quality healthcare to the ever-expanding Houston community for 125 years. Our Trauma Center, Center for Behavioral Health, dedicated Women's Medical Center and the full-service acute care hospital are supported by the specialty inpatient and outpatient services that you'd expect from Houston's first teaching hospital. Our mission matches your expectations — to deliver compassionate healthcare to the communities we serve. With 792 beds, St. Joseph physicians and staff are ready to care for you at any hour.
St. Joseph Medical Center's reputation for delivering personalized, professional medical care is built on the hard work and dedication of physicians, nurses, technologists and other members of our healthcare team. We offer outstanding career opportunities for qualified people who share our commitment to providing expert healthcare and excellent customer service. We are an equal employment opportunity employer.
St. Joseph Medical Center is part of the Steward Health Care family of hospitals. To learn more about Steward, please visit www.steward.org