Phlebotomist / Courier Job at Singing River Hospital in Ocean Springs

Phlebotomist / Courier
Ocean Springs Hospital | Full-Time | Full time Outpatient Floater Phlebotomist Mon-Fri (Hours can vary from 6:00am to 5:30pm) and weekend shifts 7am-11:30am. Will be required to work rotating weekends and holidays. May also be required to help Inpatient Phlebotomists as needed. 3109 Bienville Blvd. Ocean Springs, Mississippi, 39564 United States

Position Overview

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 fingersticks, and other specimen collections for the clinical laboratory testing. The Phlebotomist ensures that appropriate specimens are collected from the proper patients, and works and communicates 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.

Responsibilities

• Transport specimens to and from clinic sites in accordance with procedures.
• Verify orders, procedures, and specimens.
• Perform venipunctures, heel and fingerstick collections; collect specimens for testing.
• Ensure proper patient identification, labeling, preservation, transportation and pre-test processing.
• Performs clerical duties and supports laboratory operations as needed.

Education

• High School graduate or equivalent required; some college with health or science courses preferred.
• Training in computer and 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.

Certification

• 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, NPC, AAH, or other accredited certification 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.

Experience

• 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.

Reports to

SRHS Laboratory Director under the direct supervision of the SRHS Phlebotomy Supervisor or Phlebotomy Team Leader.

Supervises

None

Physical and Work Demands

• Work is moderately active: involving sitting and moving about the facility; travel to another SRHS facility within the service area; lifting/moving objects; repetitive motions of wrists/hands/fingers.
• Perception of normal sound levels; close visual acuity; ability to shift focus between computer monitors and printed materials.
• Ability to work flexible hours and extended periods; travel as required within the SRHS service area.
• Exposure to body fluids, sputum and tissues; infectious disease risk; must be keyboard proficient and able to use MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Note: This description reflects the current job duties and requirements and is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or working conditions. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require other tasks as assigned.