Phlebotomist | Singing River Medical Clinic - Orange Grove

Singing River Health System•Orange Grove, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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 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. Expectation is for all performed duties to be in accordance with Singing River Health System procedures and policies, accreditation organization, and governing guidance and publications for health care employees. DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent required.
Must have de-escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days).
Must have equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which documented comparable knowledge, skills and demonstrated abilities.
Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities.
Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone.
Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels.
Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required.
Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.
Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette.
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 and Word.
Work requires the ability to function independently and as a team.
Must have the ability to adapt to workload demands.
Work requires the realization that an error may have serious consequences for patients.

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.
One (1) year Phlebotomy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensures appropriate specimens are collected from the proper patients.
Works and communicates effectively with a variety of patients, including critically ill, trauma, newborn, geriatric, and outpatients.
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.
Performs duties in accordance with Singing River Health System procedures and policies, accreditation organization, and governing guidance and publications for health care employees.
Completes de-escalation training by the end of position orientation (90 days).
Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may occur according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.