Phlebotomist - Adult Hematology

University of Mississippi Medical Center • Jackson, MS

16d • Onsite

About The Position

To perform a variety of venipuncture techniques and collect and process blood specimens from patients in support of laboratory procedures used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. This job profile may require call subject to the department's discretion.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Knowledge of blood processing and handling procedures.
• Knowledge of relevant clinical and patient care regulations, policies, procedures, and standards.
• Knowledge of infection control and sterile procedures.
• Interpersonal skills to allay pay patient fears and interact with staff.
• Ability to perform standard phlebotomy procedures and techniques.
• Ability to comply with clinical protocol, specifications, and procedures.
• Ability to complete and maintain documents and records.

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomist Certification from a Nationally Recognized Board/Agency: ASCP; or CVAS-Certified Venous Access Specialist; or ASPT-American Society Phlebotomist Technician; or NHA-National Healthcareer Association; or NCCT-Phlebotomy National Center for Competency Testing; or ACAH-American Certification Agency for Healthcare Professionals; or Medical2; or NPA-National Phlebotomy Association; or Phlebotomy Technician from MedCA, or Becksford, or AMT-American Medical Technologists, or NPS-National Performance Specialist, AAH- American Allied Health, or NHOC-National Healthcare Organization Certification certifications.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of routine blood drawing procedures, using standard equipment such as vaccutainer tubes and sleeves, tourniquets, syringes, and butterfly needles.
• Confers with patient to obtain information for laboratory records, explains procedures, allays fears, and elicits cooperation.
• Prepares, processes, labels, and stores patient specimens and samples according to established procedures.
• Maintains inventory of supplies; stocks supplies on carts and hand trays.
• Performs quality control procedures to maintain compliance with applicable regulations.
• Complies with safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards and practices.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees