Phlebotomist/Courier | Laboratory

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.

Responsibilities

• Performs venipunctures, heel and finger sticks, and other specimen collections for the clinical laboratory testing.
• 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.
• Provides accurate patient identification, specimen labeling, preservation, transportation and pre-test processing.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• License: 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.
• Must have de-escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days); must have appropriate level of de-escalation training.
• One (1) year Phlebotomy experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: High School graduate or equivalent required; some college with courses in a health or science-related field preferred.
• Training: 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.
• 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

• Safe driving habits and following safety guidelines.
• Effective communication and patient interaction.
• Computer proficiency (keyboard, MS Office applications).
• Ability to handle stressful situations and meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Purposeful work environment.
• Teamwork opportunities.
• Opportunity to make a difference in the community.

Pay

Salary range: $12.00 - $14.00 per hour.

Schedule

Shift varies from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM (8 hr. shifts). Rotating holidays & weekends.