Phlebotomist | Laboratory | Part Time | Days

Singing River Health System • Gulfport, MS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomist ensures appropriate 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 settings. The role includes accurate patient identification, specimen labeling, preservation, transportation, and pre-test processing. The Phlebotomist also performs clerical duties, processes orders, uses computer systems, files reports, records and sends messages, gives reports to nurses and doctors, and transcribes doctors’ orders for outpatients. Duties must follow Singing River Health System procedures and policies, applicable accreditation requirements, and governing healthcare guidance and publications. The position is part-time at Singing River Gulfport Hospital, with a stated shift of 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM and rotating weekends and holidays.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Complete appropriate de-escalation training by the end of position orientation (90 days).
• Demonstrate a comparable combination of education and/or experience providing documented knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Meet the physical, communication, cognitive, and interpersonal demands of the position, including standing and walking for extended periods, handling equipment and tubes, working under pressure, making decisions, and maintaining attention to detail.
• Be able to work assigned schedules, with changes to days off, shifts, or weekends according to hospital needs.
• Possess proficient computer and keyboard skills and the ability to use office technology.
• Possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette.

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.
• One year of phlebotomy experience.
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Outlook and Word.

Responsibilities

• Collect appropriate specimens from the correct patients.
• Communicate effectively with patients across a range of populations and outpatient settings.
• Accurately identify patients and label, preserve, transport, and pre-process specimens.
• Perform clerical duties and process orders.
• Perform computer functions and file reports.
• Record and send messages and provide reports to nurses and doctors.
• Transcribe doctors’ orders for outpatients.
• Perform duties in accordance with health system procedures, policies, accreditation requirements, and governing healthcare guidance.

What This Job Offers

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