Phlebotomist Laboratory Assistant PRN

About the role

As a Laboratory Phlebotomist, you will perform collections of blood samples and specimens efficiently and appropriately following hospital and department standards and policies. Under the supervision of a Medical Technologist, you may also perform routine technical functions, CLIA waived analyses, and quality control. Your commitment to service, safety, and professionalism will contribute to a positive patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and instruct them in proper specimen collection methods.
• Draw blood specimens from patients using finger sticks, heel sticks, or venipunctures and collect other specimens as required.
• Label specimens accurately for identification purposes and enter specimen data into the computer.
• Prepare samples for microbiology, hematology, serology, blood bank, and urinalysis departments.
• Assist with clerical duties, including answering telephone calls.

Requirements

• Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• Graduate of a Phlebotomy Course required; additional 6 months of experience preferred.
• If phlebotomy program has not been completed, one year of experience in a medical laboratory or college coursework in biological/chemical sciences is required.
• Six months of computer keyboarding or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of current hospital phlebotomy experience and 1 year of outpatient phlebotomy experience.

Schedule

PRN shift - must have availability on days, including some weekends.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

About the facility

Lee's Summit Medical Center is an 80+ bed full-service hospital serving Lee’s Summit and surrounding areas. Our services are supported by more than 300 physicians representing over 40 specialties. We have more than 500 highly trained colleagues and 60 volunteers. Specialties and services include:

• Cardiology
• Cancer care
• Endoscopy
• Emergency services
• Imaging
• Neurology
• Pain management
• Pulmonology
• Physical therapy, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, sports medicine, and respiratory care
• Women’s care
• An array of surgical services

We are a dually-accredited Chest Pain and Primary Stroke Center. Our hospital is affiliated with HCA Healthcare Midwest Health.