About the role

Ozarks Community Hospital is seeking a Specimen Processor to independently obtain and register laboratory specimens, ensuring accurate delivery of results to providers. The role contributes to the general operation of the laboratory and processes samples for reference labs within a compassionate care environment.

Skills

Phlebotomy Specimen processing Data entry Laboratory operations Patient communication Medical terminology Customer service Basic Life Support Safety devices Clerical skills Computer skills

Benefits

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Full job details

HEALTHY COMMUNITIES. COMPASSIONATE CARE.

Ozarks Community Hospital (OCH), located in Gravette, AR has multiple openings for a Phlebotomist within our Laboratory department.

Our Mission: Ozarks Community Hospital and clinics are dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare and preventive services to all patients in an atmosphere of compassion, respect, and dignity, with a commitment to care for the underserved and to improve access to care.

Under direction of the Laboratory Manager and technical direction of the Pathologist, the Specimen Processor/Lab Assistant is responsible for independently obtaining and registering specimens and delivering results to providers in the hospital laboratory and contributing to general operation of the laboratory. The Specimen Processor/Lab Assistant must demonstrate skills in obtaining specimens from all age groups serviced utilizing a variety of blood collection devices and safety devices. He/she must also demonstrate good clerical skills and computer skills in data entry and communications skills with patients, coworkers, and other departments. This position is also responsible for specimen processing of samples sent to approved reference labs and other lab departments.

Benefits include:

Eligibility for health, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) plan; life insurance; short-term disability; flexible spending accounts; and many other elective benefits subject to plan terms.
Paid time off (PTO) earned on an accrual basis starting first day of employment, up to 3.5 weeks per year based on a 40-hour work week.
Company-paid holidays.

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent
A certificate in Phlebotomy from an accredited phlebotomy course or Certified Office Laboratory Technician, or Patient Care Technician (PCT) is preferred. On the job training is also acceptable.
0-1 year experience.
Must hold a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross. Recertification required before expiration throughout employment.
Must have excellent customer service and communication skills; medical terminology background preferred.

OCH is an Equal Opportunity Employer