Phlebotomist II

West Tennessee Healthcare; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

West Tennessee Healthcare is seeking a Phlebotomist to obtain venous, arterial, and capillary blood samples from patients and transport them to the laboratory. The role includes performing venipunctures, ensuring proper patient identification, and preparing specimens for analyses, with exposure to blood and needles.

The position reports to the Phlebotomy Shift Supervisor or Manager and supports training and competency assessment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification as a phlebotomist by a national board required for LLT Program phlebotomists.
• EMT IV certified phlebotomists may be acceptable in other departments.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and verifies venous, arterial or capillary blood specimens and transports them to the lab.
• Responds to patient emergencies to collect specimens as requested.
• Administers dextrose as required for tolerance testing.
• Ensures correct patient identification and proper specimen delivery for analyses.
• Orders lab tests from manual forms and forwards results via pneumatic tube, fax, or mail.
• Assists with training, competency assessments and in-service education.

Skills

Blood collection

Venipuncture

Specimen transport

Patient identification

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy certification

Job description

Category:

Lab

City:

Jackson

State:

Tennessee

Shift:

12 - Day (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

Responsible for obtaining venous, arterial, and capillary blood samples from patients and transporting the samples to the laboratory. Ability to perform venipunctures and other blood collection procedures. Availability, willingness, and experience in performing special procedures (such as: assisting physicians in special procedures, special nursery procedures, or preparation of reference lab samples). Possible exposure to contagious disease. Continuous exposure to blood, patient specimens, and needles. Under the direct supervision of the Phlebotomy Shift Supervisor or Manager responsible for the assigned shift as scheduled.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Obtains and/or verifies receipt of all venous, arterial or capillary blood specimens as requested; divides blood quantities for multiple tests; and transports the specimens back to the lab.
• Responds to patient’s emergencies in order to be available to collect specimen as requested.
• Administers dextrose as required for tolerance test.
• Applies accurate identification and collection of specimens with respect to patient identity, appropriateness of specimen obtained with respect to analyses ordered, and correct deliveries for effective handling.
• Orders lab tests from manual request forms.
• Relays results by the pneumatic tube system, fax machine, or mail to the proper recipients.
• Assists with new employee training, assessment of competency of Phlebotomist, and assists with in-service education.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION:

• Certification as a phlebotomist by a national certification board required for LLT Program phlebotomists
• In other Laboratory departments, EMT IV certified phlebotomists may be acceptable.

EXPERIENCE:

• Six months phlebotomy in a clinical laboratory or 100 successful sticks.

NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE STATEMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.