What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomy Support Tech position at CoxHealth?
Facility:
Cox Barton County Hospital: 29 NW 1st Lane, Lamar, Missouri, United States of America, 64759
Department:
1538 Laboratory Barton
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Hours:
Saturday and Sunday
Work Shift:
Rotating (United States of America)
CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:
- Named one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to work five times.
- Named one of America's Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek .
- Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.
- Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
- Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
- Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.
- Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025.
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more
Job Description:
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. 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