Phlebotomist

North Mississippi Health Services; Tupelo (MS); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 45.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Phlebotomist to collect and transport lab specimens, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance. The role includes venipuncture, finger sticks, and handling specimens for testing across patient populations.

You will be responsible for proper labeling, documentation in the LIS, and maintaining vehicle and equipment standards while adhering to OSHA and CLIA guidelines. A team-based environment supports continuous education and quality control.

Qualifikationen

• Certified Phlebotomist preferred and willing to obtain certification as required.
• Experience with venipuncture and specimen handling in a clinical setting.

Aufgaben

• Collect and transport lab specimens accurately following guidelines.
• Perform venipunctures and finger sticks per protocol.
• Maintain vehicle and equipment appearance and regulatory compliance.
• Document procedures and ensure proper labeling in LIS.

Kenntnisse

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Lab specimen transport

Regulatory compliance

Customer service

Ausbildung

Certified Phlebotomist

Jobbeschreibung

Posting 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.

JOB SUMMARY
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
  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.