Senior Phlebotomist II — Patient-Centered Blood Draws

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

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.