Phlebotomist | Laboratory | Part Time

Singing River Healthcare Academy; Pascagoula (MS); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-of-industry benefits

Scheduling options

Professional pathways

Job summary

Singing River Health System is seeking a Phlebotomist/Courier to transport specimens and perform venipuncture across clinics. You will verify orders, maintain patient safety and documentation, and support the laboratory team with pre-test processing.

Position requires High School diploma, valid driver’s license, and phlebotomy skills; some college and certifications are preferred. Interdepartmental travel within the SRHS service area is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; some college in health/science preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record required.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred or equivalent training; ASCP/APA/AMT/NHA/NCCT/NIHP/MedCA/NPC/AAH listed certifications encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Transport laboratory specimens to and from sites following procedures.
• Perform venipuncture, heel and finger sticks, and other specimen collections.
• Verify orders, procedures, and specimens; ensure proper patient identification and labeling.
• Maintain safe driving and follow safety guidelines; handle clerical and computer tasks as needed.

Skills

Venipuncture

De-escalation training

Safe driving

Patient communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Some college in health or science

Phlebotomy certification (preferred)

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Position Overview:

The Phlebotomist/Courier transports laboratory specimens to and from the clinic site and Singing River Health System in accordance with departmental and System procedures and guidelines. He/She verifies all orders, procedures, and specimens according to current procedures. The Phlebotomist/Courier practices safe driving habits and follows all safety guidelines. He/She contributes to the department’s standard of excellence in providing quality services to patients and clients. The Phlebotomist/Courier performs venipunctures, heel and finger sticks, and other specimen collections for the clinical laboratory testing. The Phlebotomist ensures that appropriate specimens are collected from the proper patients, as well as work and communicate effectively with a variety of patients, including but not limited to, critically ill, trauma, newborn, geriatric, and outpatients in numerous outpatient settings. The Phlebotomist/Courier provides accurate patient identification, specimen labeling, preservation, transportation and pre-test processing. He/She performs clerical duties; processes orders; performs computer functions; files reports; records/sends messages; gives reports to the nurse/doctor; and, transcribes doctors’ orders on outpatients.

DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.

Education: High School graduate or equivalent required; some college with courses in a health or science-related field preferred. Training in computer, basic office equipment and medical terminology preferred.

License: Must have a valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record; must maintain a satisfactory driving record.

Certifications:

If certified, a current Phlebotomy certification from an approved agency is preferred. Certification must be from one of the following:

• ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification)
• APA (American Phlebotomy Association)
• AMT (American Medical Technologists)
• NHA (National Health Career Association)
• NCCT (National Center for Competency Testing)
• NIHP (National Institute of Health Professionals)
• MedCA (Medical Career Association)
• NPC (National Phlebotomy Certification Exam)
• AAH (American Allied Health)
• Any accredited certification not listed, can be reviewed for approval by the Lab Director

Must have de-escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days); must have appropriate level of de-escalation training.

Experience: One (1) year Phlebotomy experience preferred. Must have equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Reports to: SRHS Laboratory Director under the direct supervision of the SRHS Phlebotomy Supervisor or Phlebotomy Team Leader.

Supervises: None

Physical Demands: Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands and/or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard copier and 10-key. Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work requires close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision. Must be able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to work flexible hours. Work involves using many physical motions in performing daily work activities; subject to exposure of body fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectious disease. Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard.

Mental Demands: Keen mental faculties to perform data collection and specimen collection. Must demonstrate communications/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and provide information in person and by telephone. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Special Demands: Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.) Must have intermediate knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Work requires the ability to function independently and as a team; must have the ability to adapt to workload demands. Work requires the realization that an error may have serious consequences for patients. Must have a valid driver license as job requires traveling throughout the SRHS service area.

If you're looking for purpose, teamwork, and a place where what you do truly matters, you've found it. Let's do big things together.

Singing River is both a mission-driven healthcare provider and one of the largest employers on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. We offer best-of-industry benefits, scheduling options, and professional pathways for our employees. Within each of our three hospitals and 50+ primary care and specialty clinics, you'll find a team devoted to quality, teamwork, and service.