Phlebotomist

Our mission and values put the patient first and helps you to feel valued while respecting teamwork and collaboration. Our phlebotomist roles are an integral piece in our care team and we see it as a partnership. This position is full time working evenings. At SSM Health, we know the healing power of presence begins with compassionate people like you.Under specific direction, collects and prepares blood specimens and other samples for laboratory testing. Maintains collection areas and equipment and performs record keeping duties.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESAssists with the duties and responsibilities of a Clinical Lab Scientist, Medical Technologist, Medical Lab Technician or Technical Specialist, Histology.

Receives and processes laboratory specimens.

Performs waived testing and progressively more complex testing upon completion of clinical rotations and competencies.

Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATIONHigh School diploma or equivalent or equivalent years of experience and education

EXPERIENCENo experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSFrequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.

Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.

Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.

Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.

Frequent keyboard use/data entry.

Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.

Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.

Rare climbing.

SSM Health is committed to equal employment opportunity based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, and all other statuses protected by law.