Phlebotomist | Lab - Phlebotomy

Singing River Health System•Ocean Springs, MS

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Phlebotomist/Courier transports laboratory specimens to and from the clinic site and Singing River Health System in accordance with departmental and System procedures and guidelines. He/She verifies all orders, procedures, and specimens according to current procedures. The Phlebotomist/Courier practices safe driving habits and follows all safety guidelines. He/She contributes to the department’s standard of excellence in providing quality services to patients and clients. The Phlebotomist/Courier performs venipunctures, heel and finger sticks, and other specimen collections for the clinical laboratory testing. The Phlebotomist ensures that appropriate specimens are collected from the proper patients, as well as work and communicate effectively with a variety of patients, including but not limited to, critically ill, trauma, newborn, geriatric, and outpatients in numerous outpatient settings. The Phlebotomist/Courier provides accurate patient identification, specimen labeling, preservation, transportation and pre-test processing. He/She performs clerical duties; processes orders; performs computer functions; files reports; records/sends messages; gives reports to the nurse/doctor; and, transcribes doctors’ orders on outpatients.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent required
Must have a valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
Must maintain a satisfactory driving record
Must have de-escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days)
Must have appropriate level of de-escalation training
Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.)
Must have intermediate knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Must have a valid driver license as job requires traveling throughout the SRHS service area.

Nice To Haves

Some college with courses in a health or science-related field preferred.
Training in computer, basic office equipment and medical terminology preferred.
If certified, a current Phlebotomy certification from an approved agency is preferred.
Certification must be from one of the following: ASCP, APA, AMT, NHA, NCCT, NIHP, MedCA, NPC, AAH, or any accredited certification reviewed for approval by the Lab Director.
One (1) year Phlebotomy experience preferred.
Must have equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Responsibilities

Transports laboratory specimens to and from the clinic site and Singing River Health System.
Verifies all orders, procedures, and specimens according to current procedures.
Practices safe driving habits and follows all safety guidelines.
Performs venipunctures, heel and finger sticks, and other specimen collections for the clinical laboratory testing.
Ensures that appropriate specimens are collected from the proper patients.
Works and communicates effectively with a variety of patients.
Provides accurate patient identification, specimen labeling, preservation, transportation and pre-test processing.
Performs clerical duties; processes orders; performs computer functions; files reports; records/sends messages; gives reports to the nurse/doctor; and, transcribes doctors’ orders on outpatients.