Phlebotomy Technician: Precise Blood Collection & Lab Prep

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Meridian, MS seeks a Phlebotomist to collect blood samples for diagnostic testing and transport them to the laboratory. The role includes communicating results updates to patient care areas and performing CLIA-waived routine tests as applicable in a clinical lab setting.

The ideal candidate will have phlebotomy training and strong English communication skills, with basic computer literacy for recordkeeping and equipment documentation.

Qualifications

• Gathers specimens, samples, or supplies and makes basic preparations in a clinical lab environment.
• Uses various venipuncture methods to collect patient blood samples and transports samples to the lab.
• Evaluates positive patient identification reducing pre-analytical error and/or adverse patient outcome.
• Tracks progress on samples and work orders and provides updates on results to patient areas.
• Cleans and performs routine maintenance on work areas and equipment and documents equipment performance accurately.

Responsibilities

• Gathers specimens, samples, or supplies and makes basic preparations in a clinical lab environment.
• Uses various venipuncture methods to collect patient blood samples and transports samples to the lab.
• Evaluates positive patient identification reducing pre-analytical error and/or adverse patient outcome.
• Tracks progress on samples and work orders and provides updates on results to patient areas.
• Cleans and performs routine maintenance on work areas and equipment and documents equipment performance accurately.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

Phlebotomy training program

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Meridian, MS seeks a Phlebotomist to collect blood samples for diagnostic testing and transport them to the laboratory. The role includes communicating results updates to patient care areas and performing CLIA-waived routine tests as applicable in a clinical lab setting.

The ideal candidate will have phlebotomy training and strong English communication skills, with basic computer literacy for recordkeeping and equipment documentation.