Phlebotomist/Courier | Laboratory | Full Time | Days

Singing River Health System • Ocean Springs, 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 collects specimens for clinical laboratory testing, including through venipunctures, heel sticks, and finger sticks. It ensures appropriate specimens are collected from the correct patients and requires effective communication with a range of patients, including critically ill, trauma, newborn, geriatric, and outpatient populations in various outpatient settings. The role also handles patient identification, specimen labeling, preservation, transportation, and pre-test processing.

Additional duties include clerical work, processing orders, computer functions, filing reports, recording and sending messages, communicating reports to nurses or doctors, and transcribing doctors’ orders for outpatients. The role may float to other laboratory draw stations as needed and involves travel within the SRHS service area. It reports to the SRHS Laboratory Director, under the direct supervision of the SRHS Phlebotomy Supervisor or Phlebotomy Team Leader.

Requirements

• High school graduation 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 provide comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Proficient computer and keyboard skills and ability to use office technology such as a telephone and fax.
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to function independently and as part of a team and adapt to workload demands.
• Ability to communicate clearly in person and by telephone, work under pressure, meet deadlines, and exercise sound assessment and decision-making.
• Emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels.
• Ability to remain active for extended periods and work flexible hours.
• Ability to travel throughout the SRHS service area.

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, including ASCP, APA, AMT, NHA, NCCT, NIHP, MedCA, NPC, AAH, or another accredited certification approved by the Lab Director.
• One year of phlebotomy experience.

Responsibilities

• Transport laboratory specimens to and from the clinic site and Singing River Health System in accordance with procedures and guidelines.
• Verify laboratory orders, procedures, and specimens.
• Practice safe driving habits and follow safety guidelines.
• Perform venipunctures, heel and finger sticks, and other specimen collections for clinical laboratory testing.
• Ensure appropriate specimens are collected from the correct patients and communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.
• Accurately identify patients; label, preserve, and transport specimens; and perform pre-test processing.
• Perform clerical duties, process orders, use computer systems, file reports, record and send messages, provide reports to nurses or doctors, and transcribe doctors’ orders for outpatients.
• Float to other laboratory draw stations as needed.
• Travel to another facility within the SRHS service area as required.

What This Job Offers

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