Phlebotomist - Children's Lab

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Phlebotomist for the Children's Lab at the Jackson campus. The role involves performing venipuncture, preparing and processing blood specimens, and ensuring accurate labeling and documentation.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, with preferred phlebotomy certification/credentials. Applicants should be able to follow clinical protocols and work in a fast-paced lab environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience with venipuncture and specimen collection is preferred.
• Knowledge of infection control practices and clinical regulations.
• Ability to follow protocol and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Performs venipuncture and blood collection using standard equipment.
• Confers with patients to obtain information for laboratory records and to explain procedures.
• Prepares, labels, stores, and processes specimens per procedures.
• Maintains inventory of phlebotomy supplies and keeps equipment ready for use.
• Performs quality control and ensures compliance with regulations and safety standards.
• Adheres to safety, environmental, and infection control practices.

Skills

Venipuncture procedures

Blood handling procedures

Infection control

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

## Phlebotomist - Children's LabApply: Jackson, MS: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 12, 2026 (2 days left to apply): R00054385Hello,Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Please review the following instructions prior to submitting your job application:* Provide all of your employment history, education, and licenses/certifications/registrations. You will be unable to modify your application after you have submitted it.* You must meet all of the job requirements at the time of submitting the application.* You can only apply one time to a job requisition.* Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.* Applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile.Thank you,Human Resources## Important Applications Instructions:**Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience, education and certifications/****license. You will be unable to edit/add/change your application once it is submitted.**## Job Requisition ID:R00054385## 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, Skills, and 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:10/9/2026## Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):10/12/2026