Phlebotomist/Courier | Vancleave Clinic | Full Time | Days

Singing River Health System • Ocean Springs, MS

3d • 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 and guidelines. The role verifies orders, procedures, and specimens, follows safe driving practices, and contributes to quality patient and client services. It also performs venipunctures, heel and finger sticks, and other specimen collections for clinical laboratory testing. The phlebotomist ensures specimens are collected from the correct patients and communicates effectively with a range of patients, including critically ill, trauma, newborn, geriatric, and outpatient populations in various outpatient settings. Responsibilities include accurate patient identification, specimen labeling, preservation, transportation, and pre-test processing, along with clerical tasks such as 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 requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Some college coursework in a health- or science-related field, computer and office-equipment training, medical terminology, and phlebotomy certification are preferred. A valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record are required. De-escalation training must be completed by the end of the 90-day position orientation. One year of phlebotomy experience is preferred, though an equivalent combination of education and/or experience may provide comparable knowledge and skills.

The work is moderately active and includes travel to facilities within the SRHS service area, extended periods of activity, repetitive office-equipment use, and exposure to body fluids, sputum, and tissues that may carry infectious-disease hazards. The employee must be able to work flexible hours, function independently and as part of a team, adapt to workload demands, communicate effectively, make assessments and decisions, and work under pressure and meet deadlines. Proficient computer and keyboard skills are required, along with intermediate knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record; the record must be maintained.
• Complete appropriate de-escalation training by the end of the 90-day position orientation.
• Must have an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that provides comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Must be proficient with computers and keyboarding and have intermediate knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, function independently and as part of a team, and adapt to workload demands.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, make assessments and decisions, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Must be able to travel throughout the SRHS service area.
• Must be able to remain active for extended periods and perform the physical and sensory requirements described for the role.

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 departmental and System procedures and guidelines.
• Verify orders, procedures, and specimens according to current procedures.
• Practice safe driving habits 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 outpatient settings.
• Ensure accurate patient identification, specimen labeling, preservation, transportation, and pre-test processing.
• Perform clerical duties, process orders, perform computer functions, file reports, record and send messages, give reports to nurses or doctors, and transcribe doctors’ orders for outpatients.

What This Job Offers

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