Phlebotomist PRN

Healthier Mississippi People; Canton (MS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthier Mississippi People is seeking a phlebotomist to perform venipuncture and collect blood specimens for laboratory testing. The role supports diagnostic workflows and may require call duties at times.

The position requires knowledge of blood handling, infection control, and accurate record-keeping, with emphasis on patient comfort and safety during procedures.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of blood processing and handling procedures.
• Knowledge of infection control and sterile procedures.
• Ability to explain procedures and allay patient fears.
• 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 records and explains procedures.
• Prepares, processes, labels, and stores specimens according to procedures.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and stocks on carts and trays.
• Performs quality control to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Follows safety and infection control standards; duties may change.

Skills

Phlebotomy procedures

Blood processing

Infection control

Patient interaction

Record-keeping

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Vaccutainer tubes

Syringes

Tourniquets

Butterfly needles

Job description

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.

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-upto 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)

Education and Experience

High school diploma/GED.

Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required

NA