Phlebotomist - Children's Lab

ummc; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UMMC in Jackson, MS is seeking a Phlebotomist for our Children’s Lab to perform venipuncture and blood collection for laboratory testing. The role supports diagnostic procedures and may require on-call duties as determined by the department.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, and relevant phlebotomy certifications are preferred. Strong knowledge of sterile technique, safety practices, and accurate record-keeping are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certifications in phlebotomy preferred as listed.
• Knowledge of infection control and sterile procedures.
• Ability to perform standard phlebotomy procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine blood drawing procedures using standard equipment.
• Confers with patient to obtain information and explain procedures.
• Prepares, processes, labels, and stores specimens.
• Maintains inventory of supplies.
• Performs quality control to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Complies with safety and infection control standards.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient communication

Infection control

Record keeping

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma/GED

ASCP Phlebotomist Certification

CVAS

ASPT

NHA

NCCT

ACAH

NPA

MedCA / Becksford / AMT / NHOC certifications

Job description

Job Title

Phlebotomist - Children's Lab

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

Education and Experience Required: High School Diploma/GED

Certifications, Licenses, or Registration required: N/A

Preferred Qualifications

• Phlebotomist Certification from a Nationally Recognized Board/Agency: ASCP
• CVAS-Certified Venous Access Specialist
• ASPT-American Society Phlebotomist Technician
• NHA-National Healthcareer Association
• NCCT-Phlebotomy National Center for Competency Testing
• ACAH-American Certification Agency for Healthcare Professionals
• Medical2
• NPA-National Phlebotomy Association
• 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)

Time Type

Full time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt

No

Pay Class

Hourly

FTE %

100

Work Shift

Day

Benefits Eligibility

Grant Funded: No

Job Posting Date

09/10/2026

Job Closing Date

09/13/2026