Phlebotomist - Central Lab Collections - FT

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center seeks a Phlebotomist for the Central Lab Collections team on a full-time basis at Main Campus in Jackson. You will perform venipuncture and manage specimen collection and processing to support diagnostic laboratory procedures.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, with preferred phlebotomy certifications. You will need strong attention to safety, infection control, and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Relevant phlebotomy certification preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of blood handling and infection control is essential.

Responsibilities

• Performs venipuncture using standard equipment.
• Collects and processes blood specimens per procedures.
• Maintains inventory and supplies levels.
• Ensures accurate labeling and documentation of samples.
• Adheres to safety and infection control standards.

Skills

Venipuncture techniques

Specimen handling

Infection control

Interpersonal skills

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Vaccutainer tubes

Butterfly needles

Tourniquets

Job description

Job Title

Phlebotomist - Central Lab Collections - FT

Location

Main Campus, Jackson

Job Summary

To perform a variety of venipuncture techniques and collect and process blood specimens from patients in support of laboratory procedures used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. This job profile may require call subject to the department's discretion.

Education & Experience Required

High School Diploma/GED

Preferred Qualifications

• Phlebotomist Certification from a Nationally Recognized Board/Agency: ASCP;
• or CVAS-Certified Venous Access Specialist;
• or ASPT-American Society Phlebotomist Technician;
• or NHA-National Healthcareer Association;
• or NCCT-Phlebotomy National Center for Competency Testing;
• or ACAH-American Certification Agency for Healthcare Professionals;
• or Medical2;
• or NPA-National Phlebotomy Association;
• or Phlebotomy Technician from MedCA, or Becksford, or AMT-American Medical Technologists, or NPS-National Performance Specialist, AAH- American Allied Health, or NHOC-National Healthcare Organization Certification certifications.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of blood processing and handling procedures. Knowledge of relevant clinical and patient care regulations, policies, procedures, and standards. Knowledge of infection control and sterile procedures. Interpersonal skills to allay pay patient fears and interact with staff. Ability to perform standard phlebotomy procedures and techniques. Ability to comply with clinical protocol, specifications, and procedures. 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.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Requires occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds, occasional climbing, occasional crawling, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, occasional sitting, constant standing, occasional twisting, and occasional walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)

Job Type and Pay

Time Type: FLSA Designation/Job Exempt: No

Pay Class: Hourly

FTE %: 100

Job Dates

Job Posting Date: 09/15/2026

Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):

Company Culture and Commitment

The University of Mississippi Medical Center is committed to educating the next generation of health professionals, discovering new cures and treatments and providing the highest quality health care. We foster environments that support respect, compassion and belonging for all faculty, staff and students as well as patients and visitors. Our employment, academic, research and clinical care practices reflect these commitments.

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