Assistant-Technical Laboratory

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Mississippi is seeking a Phlebotomist to support laboratory operations by collecting specimens and performing pre-analytical tasks.

The role requires clear communication with patients, accurate record-keeping, and adherence to quality standards. Responsibilities include phlebotomy, specimen handling, urine drug screen collections when required, and ongoing learning.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Clear written, oral and verbal communication skills to achieve high productivity.
• Ability to write legibly and record information accurately.
• Training as acquired in an approved phlebotomy program.
• Basic computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy and specimen collections.
• Assesses and maintains quality of specimens.
• Communicates with patients and customers.
• Assesses specimens.
• Performs urine drug screen collections and industrial screening as required.
• Supports life long learning.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Record-keeping

Education

High school diploma

Phlebotomy training program

Job description

Job Summary

Provides support to the operation of the Laboratory by assisting with pre-analytical and post-analytical processes resulting in optimal patient outcomes. Performs other duties as assigned.

Overview

Job Summary

Provides support to the operation of the Laboratory by assisting with pre-analytical and post-analytical processes resulting in optimal patient outcomes. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy and specimen collections.
• Assesses and maintains quality of specimens.
• Communicates with patients and customers.
• Assesses specimens.
• Performs urine drug screen collections and industrial screening as required.
• Supports life long learning.
• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Education

Minimum Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Skill in communicating clearly and effectively in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.

Preferred/Desired

Training

Preferred/Desired

• Training as acquired in an approved phlebotomy training program

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Basic computer literacy.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure