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Phlebotomist/Courier

Singing River Health System · Ocean Springs, MS · 3 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

  • 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.
  • Licenses:
    • Must have a valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record; must maintain a satisfactory driving record.
    • If certified, a current Phlebotomy certification from an approved agency is preferred. Certification must be from one of the following: ASCP, APA, AMT, NHA, NCCT, NIHP, MedCA, AAH, NPC, or MedCA.
  • Certifications:
    • 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.

Requirements

  • Education: High School graduate or equivalent required; some college with courses in a health or science-related field preferred.
  • Licenses: 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, APA, AMT, NHA, NCCT, NIHP, MedCA, AAH, NPC, or MedCA.
  • Experience: One (1) year Phlebotomy experience preferred.

Skills

  • Computer proficiency: Proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.). Intermediate knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Communication: 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Benefits

  • Purpose: You’ll find purpose, teamwork, and a place where what you do truly matters.
  • Teamwork: Join our team and let’s do big things together.

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