$19 per hour
DSP / Caregiver - CNA Premium Available (FT/PT) Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver – CNA Premium Available (Full-Time • Part-Time) Kansas City Metro Area Starting pay at $19/hr. + Differential Pay + Weekend Di…
Healthcare · Kansas City, MO
Phlebotomist jobs in Kansas City, MO
Phlebotomists draw blood for tests, transfusions, and donations, label and handle specimens correctly, and keep patients comfortable through a procedure many people dread.
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$15–$25/hr
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Locations Served: Kansas City, Raytown, Independence, and surrounding areas Pay: $15–$18/hr | Flexible Schedules | Bi-Weekly Pay | Urgently Hiring We are hiring Home Health Aides (HHAs), Caregivers, CNAs, and Personal Ca…
$90.2k - $150.4k
MCRA is part of IQVIA MedTech. As a trusted CRO and advisory partner, IQVIA MedTech and MCRA deliver integrated lifecycle solutions for the medical device and diagnostics industry. Together, we support innovation from co…
$16 per hour
Tiffany Springs Area Please take this virtual tour (opens in new window) (opens in new window) to get a sneak peek of one of our Plasma Donation Centers. At BioLife, we know that flexibility matters—especially for those…
$91.34k - $114.17k
Clinical Research Associate - Oncology - Western Region At ICON Strategic Solutions, you will work in a sponsor-dedicated model, supported by ICON’s global expertise. As the world’s largest FSP organisation, with over 90…
$24.3 - $33.44 per hour
Please take this virtual tour (opens in new window) (opens in new window) to get a sneak peek of one of our Plasma Donation Centers. About BioLife Plasma Services Every day, the donors you meet will motivate you. The hig…
Description . This on-site, contract position provides a unique opportunity to support our dedicated medical team in delivering high-quality emergency care to our patients. As a Locum NP or PA, you will play a crucial ro…
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What phlebotomists earn in Kansas City
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $15–$18 | $31k–$38k |
| Mid level | $17–$21 | $36k–$44k |
| Senior | $20–$25 | $41k–$52k |
Adjusted for the Kansas City market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Venipuncture techniqueCapillary collectionSpecimen labeling and handlingOrder of drawPatient identification protocolsCalming anxious patientsInfection controlLab information systems
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through your patient identification and labeling process.
Recite it precisely: two identifiers, label at the bedside, never pre-label. This is the safety question that decides the interview.
What do you do after two unsuccessful venipuncture attempts?
The expected answer is to stop, reassure the patient, and hand off to a colleague. Ego-free escalation is what they want to hear.
How do you handle a patient who faints or panics during a draw?
Describe watching for warning signs, positioning safely, stopping the draw, and staying calm and reassuring until the patient recovers.
Explain the order of draw and why it matters.
Know the tube sequence and that additive carryover can corrupt results. A brief, confident answer shows real training.
Describe drawing from a difficult stick, such as fragile or rolling veins.
Mention technique adjustments: smaller gauge or butterfly, anchoring the vein, warm compresses, and checking both arms before attempting.
How do you keep up pace during a morning rush without cutting corners?
Show that speed comes from preparation, organized trays, and routine, never from skipping identification or labeling steps.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For phlebotomists specifically — generic advice costs you here
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List your phlebotomy certification (CPT from NHA, ASCP, or equivalent) and state license where required, such as California.
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Quantify your experience: draws per shift, and settings like hospital floors, outpatient labs, plasma centers, or mobile draws.
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Call out difficult-population experience, such as pediatric, geriatric, or oncology patients, since it sets candidates apart.
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Name the lab systems and equipment you know, including LIS platforms and barcode specimen tracking.
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Note your accuracy record if you can, for example low recollection or mislabel rates, even approximately.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Laboratory Assistant
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