Phlebotomist | Outpatient Lead

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.

• 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.

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.
• 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 (American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification), APA (American Phlebotomy Association), AMT (American Medical Technologists), NHA (National Health Career Association), NCCT (National Center for Competency Testing), NIHP (National Institute of Health Professionals), MedCA (Medical Career Association), NPC (National Phlebotomy Certification Exam), AAH (American Allied Health), Any accredited certification not listed, can be reviewed for approval by the Lab Director.
• 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. Must have equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Skills

• 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.

Benefits

• Purposeful work environment.
• Teamwork opportunities.
• Significant impact on patient care.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

8-hour shifts starting as early as 6am and ending at 5pm; rotating weekends.