Children's Mercy Hospital is hiring: Laboratory Technician I (Phlebotomy Experie

Laboratory Technician I (Phlebotomy Experience Highly Preferred)

Requisition ID: 2024-31698

Posted Date: 4 hours ago (12/27/2024 8:45 AM)

Posting Category: Allied Health

Division: SPECIMEN CLLT PHLEB

Work Type: Full Time

Work Hours: 06:00-16:30

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Adele Hall

Overview

The Laboratory Technician I (LT I) position is responsible for the collection, receipt, and distribution of specimens within the laboratory. The LT I uses the Laboratory Information System (LIS) for positive patient identification in the collection, receipt, and distribution of specimens. This position may perform and report laboratory testing if assigned. This position responds to internal and external customer questions/concerns in a pleasant, efficient, and cooperative manner.

A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, teamwork, and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Specimen handling and distribution
• Use of Information Systems
• Specimen collection (phlebotomy and SWCL) in accordance with CMH policies and procedures, as applicable
• Customer service to internal and external customers in accordance with CMH shared values and service excellence programs
• Performance of waived to moderate complexity testing and reporting; and/or specimen processing and preparation under appropriate supervision, following in-depth training and competency assessment procedures (as assigned)
• Maintains general operations of the Laboratory and performs quality assurance activities

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent; No experience necessary / On-the-Job Training; 1-2 years of related phlebotomy or lab experience or education training in phlebotomy preferred, but not required.

Starting Pay

The pay range for this job begins at $19.68/hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.

Remote Work/Work from Home

This position is not eligible to work remotely, which means that the person hired will be required to work onsite at one of our Children's Mercy locations and may not work from home.

EEO Employer/Disabled/Vet

Children's Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise, and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents, and visitors. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children's Mercy is smoke and tobacco-free.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

CM is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our patients and families come from all walks of life, and so do we. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team, so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds.