Phlebotomist

North Mississippi Health Services; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health services organization is hiring a Phlebotomist in Tupelo, MS. This role focuses on the critical collection and processing of lab specimens, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations. The Phlebotomist will engage in patient interactions requiring excellent communication and organizational skills. This position offers opportunities for continuing education and various benefits, including health coverage and retirement plans.

Benefits

Continuing Education

403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• 1-3 years of experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Collect specimens following regulatory guidelines.
• Transport lab-related supplies and specimens accurately.
• Ensure proper specimen handling and processing.

Skills

Good organizational skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of biohazardous handling

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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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 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.
  
  

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent . Required
  
  

Licenses and Certifications

• DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State
• ASCP - Medical Technologist
  
  

Work Experience

• 1-3 years
  
  

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

A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

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

Benefits A****vailable

• Continuing Education
• 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions
• Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance
• Wellness Programs and Incentives
• Referral Bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• License + Certification Reimbursement
• Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Employee Discount Program
• Other:
• Early Access to Earned Wages
• Tuition Assistance
• Relocation Assistance
• Paid Time Away
• Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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