Pediatric Phlebotomy Technician - Day Shift

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center's Children's Lab in Jackson, MS is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform venipuncture and collect blood specimens for diagnostic testing. The role supports laboratory procedures and patient care in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma/GED, knowledge of blood processing, infection control, and the ability to explain procedures to patients and elicit cooperation.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of blood processing and handling procedures.
• Ability to perform standard phlebotomy procedures and techniques.
• Ability to complete and maintain documents and records.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of routine blood drawing procedures, using standard equipment such as vaccutainer tubes and sleeves, tourniquets, syringes, and butterfly needles.
• Confers with patient to obtain information for laboratory records, explains procedures, allays fears, and elicits cooperation.
• Prepares, processes, labels, and stores patient specimens and samples according to established procedures.
• Maintains inventory of supplies; stocks supplies on carts and hand trays.
• Performs quality control procedures to maintain compliance with applicable regulations.
• Complies with safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards and practices.

Skills

Venipuncture procedures

Infection control

Interpersonal skills

Document handling

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

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Job description

University of Mississippi Medical Center's Children's Lab in Jackson, MS is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform venipuncture and collect blood specimens for diagnostic testing. The role supports laboratory procedures and patient care in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma/GED, knowledge of blood processing, infection control, and the ability to explain procedures to patients and elicit cooperation.