Job Description
Posting Description
We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.
JOB SUMMARY
The Phlebotomist at North Mississippi Health Services plays a critical role in the collection and transportation of lab specimens. This role ensures the accurate and efficient transport of lab-related supplies, equipment, and specimens while adhering to regulatory guidelines and safety standards. The phlebotomist is responsible for proper specimen handling, processing, and conducting venipunctures, finger sticks, and other procedures on various patient populations.
JOB FUNCTIONS
Distribution and Transportation:
- Accurately and efficiently transports lab-related supplies, equipment and specimens.
- Transport specimens in compliance with regulatory guidelines.
- Responsible for maintenance and appearance of assigned specimen processing vehicles.
- Abides all laws and regulations while driving assigned vehicle. Specimen
Handling & Processing: - Properly identifies patients and collects specimens in compliance with regulatory guidelines.
- Processes specimens and accurately applies appropriate barcode labels prior to delivery to specific lab departments for testing.
- Performs venipunctures, finger sticks, heel sticks, assists physician with bone marrow collection, point of care glucose and iSTAT testing in compliance with regulatory guidelines on all applicable patient populations at facility and area nursing homes.
Communication: - Accurately and efficiently address/respond to inquiries concerning specimen processing. Customer Service.
- Answer telephone in an polite and efficient manner. Employee Relations:
- Works as part of a team with all Pathology and NMHS employees.
Reporting/Recordkeeping: - Accurately reports point of care testing results in timely manner.
- Accurately performs point of care quality control.
- Accurately documents all necessary information on patient specimen tubes/containers and in Laboratory Information System (LIS).
- Assist with maintaining inventory related to specimen processing. Education:
- Participates in continuing education programs to maintain and expand skills.
Regulation: - Adheres to NMHS/NMMC Policies/Procedures/Guidelines.
- Complies with applicable Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statues.
- Adheres to OSHA, CLIA, CAP & CLSI standards.
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or GED Equivalent . Required
Licenses and Certifications
DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State ASCP - Medical Technologist
Work Experience
1-3 years
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Proficient computer skills (i.e. Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel); required Good organizational and communication (written and verbal) skills; required Knowledge of and appropriate handling of biohazardous specimens; required Strong interpersonal skills; required Prioritize and organize specimen procurement requests Communicates effectively Provides excellent service to internal and external customers Efficiently and accurately provide assistance to customers Must have extensive contact with: Laboratory and hospital staff (including physicians) Must have good written and verbal communication skills Must reflect a positive, caring attitude toward clients, patients, staff and the public we serve
Physical Demands
A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Standing. Frequently Walking. Frequently Sitting. Occassionally Lifting/Carrying. Frequently 50 lbs Pushing/Pulling. Frequently Climbing. Occassionally Balancing. Occassionally Stooping/Kneeling/Bending. Frequently Reaching/Over Head Work. Occassionally Grasping. Frequently Speaking. Frequently Hearing. Constantly Repetitive Motions. Constantly Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations. Frequently
Benefits A****vailable Continuing Education 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance Wellness Programs and Incentives Referral Bonuses Employee Assistance Program Medical Benefits Dental Benefits Vision Benefits License + Certification Reimbursement Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance Employee Discount Program Other: Early Access to Earned Wages Tuition Assistance Relocation Assistance Paid Time Away Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers
Schedule
North Mississippi Health Services (NMHS) is a diversified regional health care organization serving 24 counties in north Mississippi and northwest Alabama and is one of the largest employers in Mississippi with over 6,900 employees. NMHS covers a broad range of acute diagnostic and therapeutic services offered through North Mississippi Medical Center (NMMC) in Tupelo, Community Hospital System, and North Mississippi Medical Clinics. NMHS strives to improve the health for people in this region by providing conveniently accessible and cost-effective healthcare of the highest quality.
