Phlebotomist/Courier | Laboratory | Full Time

Singing River Health System • Ocean Springs, MS

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomist/Courier transports laboratory specimens between clinic sites and Singing River Health System facilities, following departmental and System procedures. The role verifies orders, procedures, and specimens; follows safe driving practices; and contributes to quality patient and client services.

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 patients in a range of settings, including critically ill, trauma, newborn, geriatric, and outpatient populations.

The Phlebotomist/Courier is responsible for accurate patient identification, specimen labeling, preservation, transportation, and pre-test processing. Clerical and administrative work includes processing orders, using computer systems, filing reports, recording and sending messages, giving reports to nurses or doctors, and transcribing doctors’ orders for outpatients.

The position works Monday through Friday from 3:00 AM to 11:30 AM, with rotating weekends and holidays. Work is divided between inpatient morning rounds from 3:00 AM to 7:00 AM and outpatient draw stations from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Locations are Singing River Ocean Springs Hospital and Singing River Pascagoula Hospital.

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 the 90-day position orientation.
• Proficient computer and keyboard skills, including intermediate knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to use office technology such as a telephone and fax.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, adapt to workload demands, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate and speak clearly in person and by telephone, make assessments and decisions, and maintain emotional stability in high-stress situations.
• Ability to remain active for extended periods and work flexible hours.
• Ability to travel throughout the SRHS service area.
• One year of phlebotomy experience is preferred; equivalent combinations of education and/or experience that provide comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities are acceptable.

Nice To Haves

• Some college coursework in a health- or science-related field.
• Training in computers, basic office equipment, and medical terminology.
• Current phlebotomy certification from an approved agency, if certified. Listed agencies include ASCP, APA, AMT, NHA, NCCT, NIHP, MedCA, NPC, and AAH; other accredited certifications may be reviewed for approval by the Lab Director.
• One year of phlebotomy experience.

Responsibilities

• Transport laboratory specimens to and from clinic sites and Singing River Health System facilities in accordance with procedures and guidelines.
• Verify orders, procedures, and specimens.
• Practice safe driving and follow 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 patients across varied populations and settings.
• Ensure accurate patient identification, specimen labeling, preservation, transportation, and pre-test processing.
• Perform clerical duties, process orders, use computer systems, file reports, and record or send messages.
• Give reports to nurses or doctors and transcribe doctors’ orders for outpatients.

What This Job Offers

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