Laboratory Phlebotomist | Inpatient | Full Time | Nights

Singing River Health System • Pascagoula, MS

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomist/Courier transports laboratory specimens to and from the clinic site and Singing River Health System according to departmental and System procedures. The role verifies orders, procedures, and specimens; follows safe-driving practices and safety guidelines; and contributes to quality services for patients and clients.

The position performs venipunctures, heel and finger sticks, and other specimen collections for clinical laboratory testing. It ensures specimens are collected from the correct patients and requires effective communication with a variety of patients, including critically ill, trauma, newborn, geriatric, and outpatient populations in multiple outpatient settings.

The Phlebotomist/Courier is responsible for accurate patient identification, specimen labeling, preservation, transportation, and pre-test processing. The role also performs clerical and computer duties, processes orders, files reports, records and sends messages, gives reports to nurses and doctors, and transcribes doctors’ orders for outpatients. The position reports to the SRHS Laboratory Director under the direct supervision of the SRHS Phlebotomy Supervisor or Phlebotomy Team Leader and does not supervise others.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record, which must be maintained.
• Complete appropriate de-escalation training by the end of position orientation (90 days).
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may qualify when it provides comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Proficient computer and keyboard skills and ability to use office technology, including telephone and fax.
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to function independently and as part of a team, adapt to workload demands, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication skills, keen mental faculties and decision-making ability, and emotional stability conducive to high-stress situations.
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel throughout the SRHS service area.
• Ability to remain active for extended periods; perform frequent movement and repetitive hand, wrist, and finger motions; and meet the described sensory and visual demands.
• Ability to work with potential exposure to body fluids, sputum, and tissues that may carry infectious-disease hazards.

Nice To Haves

• Some college coursework in a health- or science-related field.
• Training in computers, basic office equipment, and medical terminology.
• One year of phlebotomy experience.
• Current phlebotomy certification from an approved agency, including ASCP, APA, AMT, NHA, NCCT, NIHP, MedCA, NPC, AAH, or another accredited certification approved by the Lab Director.

Responsibilities

• Transport laboratory specimens to and from clinic sites and Singing River Health System.
• Verify orders, procedures, and specimens according to current procedures.
• Follow safe-driving practices and safety guidelines.
• Perform venipunctures, heel and finger sticks, and other specimen collections for clinical laboratory testing.
• Collect appropriate specimens from the correct patients and communicate effectively with varied patient populations.
• Ensure accurate patient identification, specimen labeling, preservation, transportation, and pre-test processing.
• Perform clerical duties and computer functions; process orders and file reports.
• Record and send messages, provide reports to nurses and doctors, and transcribe doctors’ orders for outpatients.
• Travel throughout the SRHS service area as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED