Phlebotomist

North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Phlebotomist to collect and transport lab specimens, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance. The role involves venipunctures, finger sticks, and assisting with point-of-care testing while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The position requires strong communication, organizational, and biohazard handling skills, with regular collaboration across pathology and hospital staff.

Qualifications

• Proficient computer skills required.
• Good organizational and communication (written and verbal) skills required.
• Knowledge of and handling of biohazardous specimens required.
• Strong interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Transport lab supplies, equipment and specimens accurately and efficiently.
• Identify patients and collect specimens per regulatory guidelines.
• Perform venipunctures, finger sticks, and related specimen processing tasks.

Skills

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Biohazard handling

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Specimen handling

Customer service

Teamwork

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Project Search Graduate

Medical Technology

Job description

We believe a career is more than just a career - it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.

Department: 10007020 Pathology Main Unit

Work Shift: PRN

Job Description

The Phlebotomist at North Mississippi Health Services plays a critical role in the collection and transportation of lab specimens. This role ensures the accurate and efficient transport of lab-related supplies, equipment, and specimens while adhering to regulatory guidelines and safety standards. The phlebotomist is responsible for proper specimen handling, processing, and conducting venipunctures, finger sticks, and other procedures on various patient populations.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Distribution and Transportation

• - Accurately and efficiently transports lab-related supplies, equipment and specimens.
• - Transport specimens in compliance with regulatory guidelines.
• - Responsible for maintenance and appearance of assigned specimen processing vehicles.
• - Abides all laws and regulations while driving assigned vehicle. Specimen

Specimen Handling & Processing

• - Properly identifies patients and collects specimens in compliance with regulatory guidelines.
• - Processes specimens and accurately applies appropriate barcode labels prior to delivery to specific lab departments for testing.
• - Performs venipunctures, finger sticks, heel sticks, assists physician with bone marrow collection, point of care glucose and iSTAT testing in compliance with regulatory guidelines on all applicable patient populations at facility and area nursing homes.

Communication

• - Accurately and efficiently address/respond to inquiries concerning specimen processing. Customer Service.
• - Answer telephone in an polite and efficient manner.

Employee Relations

• - Works as part of a team with all Pathology and NMHS employees.

Reporting/Recordkeeping

• - Accurately reports point of care testing results in timely manner.
• - Accurately performs point of care quality control.
• - Accurately documents all necessary information on patient specimen tubes/containers and in Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• - Assist with maintaining inventory related to specimen processing.

Education

• - Participates in continuing education programs to maintain and expand skills.

Regulation

• - Adheres to NMHS/NMMC Policies/Procedures/Guidelines.
• - Complies with applicable Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statues.
• - Adheres to OSHA, CLIA, CAP & CLSI standards.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• - Proficient computer skills (i.e. Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel); required
• - Good organizational and communication (written and verbal) skills; required
• - Knowledge of and appropriate handling of biohazardous specimens; required
• - Strong interpersonal skills; required
• - Prioritize and organize specimen procurement requests
• - Communicates effectively
• - Provides excellent service to internal and external customers
• - Efficiently and accurately provide assistance to customers
• - Must have extensive contact with: Laboratory and hospital staff (including physicians)
• - Must have good written and verbal communication skills
• - Must reflect a positive, caring attitude toward clients, patients, staff and the public we serve

Physical Demands

• - Standing. Frequently
• - Walking. Frequently
• - Sitting. occasionally
• - Lifting/Carrying. Frequently 50 lbs
• - Pushing/Pulling. Frequently
• - Climbing. occasionally
• - Balancing. occasionally
• - Stooping/Kneeling/Bending. Frequently
• - Reaching/Over Head Work. occasionally
• - Grasping. Frequently
• - Speaking. Frequently
• - Hearing. Constantly
• - Repetitive Motions. Constantly
• - Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations. Frequently

Salary Range

$16.62 - $24.93

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or Project Search Graduate | Medical Technology | Required

Certifications

Ambulance Driver License - AMBDL, ASCP - Medical Technologist - American Society for Clinical Pathology