What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist / Courier position at Singing River Health System?
Phlebotomist / Courier Position Overview DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. Education -ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification) Experience Physical Demands Work involves being able to
perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without
correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work requires
close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object
into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to
forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision. Must be able to be active for
extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to
work flexible hours. Work involves using many physical
motions in performing daily work activities; subject to exposure of body
fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectious
disease. Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of
the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment
such as computer keyboard. Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision
making abilities. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet
deadlines. Work requires the ability to function
independently and as a team; must have the ability to adapt to workload
demands. Work requires the realization that an error may have serious
consequences for patients. Must have a valid driver license as job requires
traveling throughout the SRHS service area.
Singing River Health System Hospital - Pascagoula | Full-Time | 6:00am - 5:30pm with rotating weekends and holidays. Float position for outpatient draw stations. |
2809 Denny Ave
Pascagoula, Mississippi, 39581
United States
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.
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
Certification
Current Phlebotomy certification from an approved agency is preferred. Certification must be from one of the following:
-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)
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 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.
Special Demands:
Must possess proficient knowledge and
ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office
technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.) Must have intermediate knowledge of
MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
