Phlebotomist - Children's Lab

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Phlebotomist for the Children's Lab to perform venipuncture and collect blood specimens for laboratory procedures. The role may require on-call duties at the department's discretion.

Must have a High School Diploma or GED; no specific licensure is listed. The position is on-site at the Main Campus in Jackson with day shifts and a 100% FTE schedule.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of blood processing and handling procedures.
• Knowledge of clinical and patient care regulations, policies, and standards.
• Knowledge of infection control and sterile procedures.
• Interpersonal skills to allay 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.
• Confers with patient to obtain information for laboratory records, explains procedures, allays fears, and secures cooperation.
• Prepares, processes, labels, and stores patient specimens according to procedures.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and stocks on carts and hand trays.
• Performs quality control procedures to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Follows safety, environmental, and infection control standards.

Skills

Blood collection procedures

Interpersonal skills

Infection control procedures

Patient communication

Document handling

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Requisition ID

R00053105

Job Category

Allied Health

Organization

Children's Lab Staff

Location/s

Main Campus Jackson

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; 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)

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

08/28/2026

Job Closing Date

08/29/2026