Perform tests on blood and body fluids to detect diseases and monitor treatment responses under professional supervision. Use critical thinking to identify results that require additional review by certified staff.
Requirements summary
A high school diploma is required, while a bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred. Preference is given to candidates with one year of experience in a laboratory or medical training setting.
Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) 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, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads. Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025). Benefits Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)
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CoxHealth
Job
Description: Laboratory students receive instruction to perform tests on blood and body fluids to determine the presence or absence of disease, monitor response to treatment and aid in health maintenance under supervision of Medical Technologists/Medical Laboratory Technicians and the program director. Students perform testing as they demonstrate competence and may work independently once they have completed individual rotations. Responsible to recognize and use critical thinking to determine results which may require additional review by certified staff.
Education
Required: High School diploma or equivalent
Preferred:
Bachelor's degree in a related field
Experience:
Preferred: 1
Year experience in a laboratory or in medical training
Skills:
Strong analytical/problem solving skills
Ability to communicate effectively with different levels of management. Demonstrates clear verbal and written communication
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement With Employer Match
Excellent time management, interpersonal, presentation, organization, prioritizing, decision-making, and planning skills
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
N/A Looking for Physician Opportunities? Please follow this link. Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in your community? At CoxHealth, we don’t just provide medical services; we've created an atmosphere where innovation, collaboration, values, and excellence come together to transform lives. Whether you desire to work in a clinical or non-clinical capacity, CoxHealth has the perfect position for you! CoxHealth is the region’s employer of choice because we keep our mission, vision, and values in mind with every decision for our employees and our patients. OUR MISSION To improve the health of the communities we serve. OUR VISION To be the best for those who need us. OUR VALUES Safety, compassion, respect, and integrity. Join our Talent Network and our recruitment team will get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. CoxHealth is the area leader in health care and community involvement, with six hospitals, more than 80 clinics, five ERs and more than 14,000 employees throughout southwest Missouri. We offer a wide range of treatments and services to help with whatever health needs you might have. Whether you're about to become a parent, have an illness or need medical information, we’re here for you. And if your goal is to live a healthy, balanced life with the best tools available, we can help with that, too. We know that your health and the health of your loved ones are some of the most personal, important parts of your life. That's why we keep our Mission, Vision and Values at the center of everything we do, every day. Thank you for choosing CoxHealth.
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