Phlebotomy Support Tech

L.E. Cox Medical Centers

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Springfield, MO Until 8/21/2026 First posted March 18, 2026 Last posted March 18, 2026
Job description

Facility:

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






Department:

1070 Laboratory South

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Hours:

7:00 PM - 7:30 AM

Work Shift:

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

We're hiring for full-time, part time, and PRN, night-shift positions. To be considered, please apply to this requisition.

Job Description:

The Phlebotomy Support Technician II 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. Demonstrates ability to perform POC testing as directed.

Phlebotomy Support Tech II 

Job Requirements 

Education 

  • Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent 

Experience 

  • Required: 3 months phlebotomy experience in a laboratory setting 
  • Preferred: 6 months phlebotomy experience 

Skills 

  • Good verbal and written communication skills 
  • Able to work independently and collaboratively in teams 
  • Proficient in using computers and computer systems 

Licensure/Certification/Registration 

  • Required: Certified as a Phlebotomy Technician or Medical Laboratory Assistant from a nationally recognized laboratory certifying agency 
  • Required: Phlebotomist II’s have 30 days from the expiration date of their certificate to provide an updated certification, as long as there is documentation that certification renewal has been applied for. 

Phlebotomy Support Tech I 

Job Requirements 

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 
About this role

Summary

Collects and processes blood/specimens, labels samples, performs POC testing, confirms patient ID.

Job title

Phlebotomy Support Tech

Experience level

3+ months

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

must be in Springfield, MO, remote not allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

verbal communicationwritten communicationcomputer proficiencycertified phlebotomy technician

Preferred skills

problem solvingcustomer serviceteamworktime managementorganization

Specializations

phlebotomyspecimen collectionlaboratory
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Springfield, MO, USA

On-site City