Phlebotomist

Description Start your next chapter at Bolivar Medical Center, a 164-bed hospital serving Cleveland, MS, and part of the ScionHealth community hospital network. Bolivar Medical Center is a Joint Commission accredited hospital that provides inpatient, outpatient, and emergency department services and also offers a long-term care unit. At Bolivar, you will deliver vital care in a community setting with the backing of a highly regarded hospital system committed to quality, safety, and local impact. Job Summary The Phlebotomist is responsible for performing venipunctures and related specimen collection tasks, ensuring accurate labeling and documentation. This role involves preparing specimens for laboratory testing, maintaining work areas, and adhering to infection control protocols. The Phlebotomist interacts with patients professionally and provides accurate information regarding collection procedures. Essential Functions Performs venipunctures and capillary punctures to collect blood specimens as orderedProperly labels, logs, and processes specimens according to laboratory protocolsPrepares collection trays and ensures the cleanliness and restocking of work areasProvides clear instructions to patients regarding collection procedures and testsMonitors patient condition during and after specimen collection to ensure safetyDocuments specimen collection in the Laboratory Information System (LIS)Assists with clerical tasks including filing, data entry, and managing patient recordsEnsures compliance with infection control and safety protocols in all patient interactionsResponds to inquiries from patients, staff, and other departments regarding laboratory servicesParticipates in training, quality assurance, and continuing education as required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Knowledge of specimen collection techniques, equipment, and protocolsStrong communication and interpersonal skills for patient interactionAttention to detail for accurate labeling and documentationProficiency in data entry and laboratory information systemsAbility to handle stressful situations and provide compassionate careKnowledge of infection control procedures and safety standardsAbility to stand, walk, and lift up to 50 lbs in a clinical setting Qualifications Education High school diploma or equivalent requiredCompletion of a formal phlebotomy training program preferred Licenses/Certifications Phlebotomy Certification preferredBasic Life Support (BLS) Certification within timeframe required by facility policy Experience Six (6) months of acute care phlebotomy experience or one (1) year experience in outpatient lab setting preferred. Certain facilities may require prior laboratory experience based on operational needs, staffing models, or complexity of services provided.