Phlebotomy Apprentice

Facility:

CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave Springfield Missouri United States of America 65807

Department:

1070 Laboratory South

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Hours:

7:00am-7:30pm

Work Shift:

Day Shift (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 Healthcares Best Places to work five times.

• Named one of Americas Greatest Workplaces Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare () Greatest Workplaces for Women () and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.

• Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.

• Healthcare InnovationsTop Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).

Benefits

• Medical Vision Dental Retirement with Employer Match and more (20 hrs/week)

• For a comprehensive list of benefits please click here:Benefits CoxHealth

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