Compassionate Phlebotomist - Precise Blood Specimens

Merit Health River Region Medical Center; Vicksburg (MS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Merit Health River Region Medical Center is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform venipuncture and capillary blood collections with strict adherence to patient identification, labeling, and specimen transport procedures. The role emphasizes safety, professionalism, and effective communication with patients and staff.

Applicants should have 0–2 years of phlebotomy experience and possess knowledge of infection control, order-of-draw requirements, and documentation standards within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of phlebotomy experience required.
• Knowledge of safety guidelines, sanitation and infection control protocols.
• Ability to perform blood collection techniques across all age groups (neonates to geriatrics).
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with patients, staff and physicians.

Responsibilities

• Performs venipuncture and capillary blood collection (finger and heel sticks) per lab policies to ensure timely specimen collection.
• Ensures positive patient identification using two identifiers and labels specimens at bedside.
• Prepares, packages and transports specimens to the lab while maintaining sample integrity and safety.
• Explains procedures to patients, providing reassurance and addressing concerns to ensure a positive patient experience.
• Cleans, sterilizes and maintains phlebotomy equipment and workspace per safety standards.
• Documents patient and specimen information in the lab system ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Collects timed specimens as ordered and prioritizes tasks to meet clinical needs.
• Identifies and resolves specimen issues, including rejections and recollections when necessary.
• Collaborates with healthcare team to clarify orders and communicate specimen status.
• Follows hospital safety requirements and laboratory procedures to ensure accreditation standards.

Skills

Phlebotomy techniques

Patient identification

Safety & infection control

Communication skills

Medical terminology

Job description

Merit Health River Region Medical Center is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform venipuncture and capillary blood collections with strict adherence to patient identification, labeling, and specimen transport procedures. The role emphasizes safety, professionalism, and effective communication with patients and staff.

Applicants should have 0–2 years of phlebotomy experience and possess knowledge of infection control, order-of-draw requirements, and documentation standards within a hospital setting.