Lab Assistant
Citizens Memorial2 openings in Bolivar, MOFull time / Per diemPosted 2w agoStill open, checked every nightOpen in 1 location
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Missouri
2 openBolivar, MO (opens on this page)
Full Time, Evenings shift · Posted 1w ago
Bolivar, MO (opens on this page)
PRN, Rotating shift · Posted 1w ago
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open laboratory assistant jobs in Missouri post a median of $21.66 an hour, the middle half $20.93–$22.68, across 10 jobs that state their pay. Laboratory assistants employed in Missouri earn a median of $28.99 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Workplace injuries
Citizens Memorial Healthcare Facility in Bolivar reported 3 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 180,670 hours worked: 3.3 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.2 per 100 full-time workers at nursing homesnationwide. With its hours, the best estimate leaning on similar sites is 3.7 per 100 full-time workers. None describe violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Medicare rating of Citizens Memorial Hospital
Medicare gives Citizens Memorial Hospital 3 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Missouri's hospitals average 3.1). 78% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Missouri hospitals by rating.
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- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 50.2% · Stating an hourly rate 42.0%
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About the job
Citizens Memorial Hospital (CMH) is seeking a Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist to join our team in Bolivar, Missouri - someone who leads with skill, compassion, and a drive to positively impact every patient and family we serve.
Position Details
- Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
- Work Shift: Evenings, Nights
- Hours: 2pm-12:30am or 11am-9:30pm
What Your Day Looks Like: In this role, you will perform laboratory tests necessary for diagnosis and treatment of hospital inpatients and outpatients in an accurate and timely manner.
As a Lab Assistant, you will be
- Verifying patients’ identities and accurately entering this information into the computer system
- Explaining the sample collection process to patients and answering any questions they may have
- Following safe hygiene rules and following chain of custody protocols
- Performing receptionist duties such as greeting and directing patients and performing filing tasks as needed
- Completing cleaning, stocking, and sanitation tasks according to standardized regulations
Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; 1-3 months on-the-job training in phlebotomy preferred
- Skills/Experience: One year or more experience preferred, including working with adults, pediatrics, infants, and geriatric patient populations
- Licensure/Certification: Friends and Family CPR within 6 months of employment
- Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of standing and walking, ability to lift, push, and pull up to 25 lbs. with or without assistance, and ability to perform duties requiring good vision and hand coordination
Benefits That Support You
- Competitive wages, annual merit increases, employee wellness program
- For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: CMH benefits.
Why CMH?
CMH includes 34 primary and specialty clinics, six long‑term care facilities, and one residential care facility. We provide acute care, emergency services, ambulatory care, surgical services, pharmacies, walk‑in clinics, addiction recovery, therapies, and more - all grounded in exceptional, community‑focused healthcare.
- CMH is a three-time recipient of the Missouri Quality Award
- 2025 Chest Pain-MI Platinum Award
- Springfield Business Journal awards include multiple years as an Economic Impact Award nominee and being honored in the Dynamic Dozen for being one of the top 12 fastest-growing companies in Southwest Missouri
- Click here to see the full list of awards for CMH!
Follow us on Facebook to discover more about life at CMH - the people, the culture, and the work that matters. https://www.facebook.com/CMHRecruiting
Recruiter Contact
Kelly Fender
Phone: 417-328-6251
Email: kelly.fender@citizensmemorial.com
From Citizens Memorial's job posting for Bolivar, MO, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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