Phlebotomist I - UH Laboratory - University Hospital

USA Health; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Health in Mobile, AL, is seeking a patient-focused laboratory team member to perform routine blood collection and specimen handling. You will identify patients, collect venipuncture samples, label specimens, and use LIS/HIS systems to document orders and results.

The role requires attention to safety, accuracy, and timely communication with physicians and nurses. A high school diploma is required; experience in a clinical lab is a plus.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software is required.

Responsibilities

• Identifies patients prior to specimen collection using PPID processes.
• Collects blood specimens via venipuncture and microcollection techniques.
• Performs routine, timed, and STAT specimen collections with minimal delay.
• Labels specimens accurately and verifies completeness of collections.
• Operates LIS and HIS systems to order, receive, process, and document specimens.
• Maintains specimen integrity and communicates requirements to care teams.
• Ensures infection control and safety practices are followed at all times.

Skills

Patient communication

Attention to detail

MS Office tools

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.

Responsibilities

• Positively identifies patients prior to specimen collection using approved electronic patient identification (PPID) processes.


• Collects blood specimens from inpatient and outpatient populations via venipuncture and microcollection techniques.


• Performs routine, timed, and STAT specimen collections with minimal delay.


• Selects correct collection containers and ensures specimen integrity.


• Labels specimens accurately and verifies completeness of collections.


• Performs special collections and testing procedures (e.g., glucose tolerance testing).


• Delivers specimens to appropriate laboratory sections using pneumatic tube system (PTS) or other approved transport methods.


• Operates Laboratory Information System (LIS) and Hospital Information System (HIS).


• Orders, receives, processes, and documents specimens in the LIS.


• Generates and completes collection pending reports.


• Accesses and accurately maintains electronic and paper medical records.


• Facilitates communication regarding specimen collection and ordering requirements.


• Organizes collection rounds and prioritizes workflow efficiently.


• Assists with clerical duties and specimen processing as needed.


• Inventories supplies and orders replacements as necessary.


• Cleans and disinfects work areas, collection trays, and equipment; restocks supplies to maintain readiness.


• Utilizes proper body mechanics when positioning or assisting patients and when moving equipment or supplies.


• Communicates professionally and effectively with physicians, nurses, patients, families, and healthcare teams in person and by telephone.


• Responds promptly to overhead and cellular pages.


• Documents and reports customer complaints, specimen errors, or ordering issues to supervisory staff for resolution.


• Provides competent, age‑appropriate care to neonate, infant/toddler, preschool, school‑age, adolescent, adult, geriatric, reproductive‑age, and post/peri‑menopausal patient populations.


• Adheres to standard precautions, infection control guidelines, and safety practices at all times.


• Complies with confidentiality requirements and hospital policies.


• Requires minimal supervision to safely perform assigned duties.


• Accepts and completes all assigned duties in a positive, professional manner.


• Demonstrates teamwork by assisting coworkers and contributing to unit performance.


• Completes all mandatory unit, educational, competency, and hospital requirements.


• Utilizes cost‑effective practices in the performance of job responsibilities.


• Participates in continuing education, performance improvement activities, and committees as assigned.


• Abides by organizational compliance and ethical standards.


• Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements


• Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards


• Regular and prompt attendance


• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required


• Related duties as assigned

Additional Information

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent Required


• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Communication skills, written and verbal MediumCommunication skills, written and verbal Medium


• Organization skills with attention to detail MediumOrganization skills with attention to detail Medium


• Microsoft Office technology; Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint MediumMicrosoft Office technology; Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint Medium

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.