Compassionate Phlebotomy Technician

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a Phlebotomist to draw blood samples for diagnostic testing and to transport them to the appropriate laboratory. The role includes updating patient areas on test results and performing CLIA-waived routine tests in a clinical laboratory.

Strong communication and basic computer literacy are required. Training through an approved phlebotomy program is preferred to ensure accurate specimen collection and handling in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Clear written and spoken English communication skills.
• Experience in hospital phlebotomy is preferred.
• Training in an approved phlebotomy program.

Responsibilities

• Gathers specimens, samples, or supplies and makes basic preparations in a clinical lab environment.
• Uses various venipuncture methods to collect patient blood samples and transports samples to the lab.
• Evaluates positive patient identification reducing pre-analytical error and/or adverse patient outcome.
• Tracks progress on samples and work orders and provides updates on results to patient areas.
• Cleans and performs routine maintenance on work areas and equipment and documents equipment performance accurately.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Communication skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

Phlebotomy training program

Job description

The Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a Phlebotomist to draw blood samples for diagnostic testing and to transport them to the appropriate laboratory. The role includes updating patient areas on test results and performing CLIA-waived routine tests in a clinical laboratory.

Strong communication and basic computer literacy are required. Training through an approved phlebotomy program is preferred to ensure accurate specimen collection and handling in a hospital setting.