Phlebotomist / Courier

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 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.

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

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 :

• 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
• NPC (National Phlebotomy Certification Exam)

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.

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.

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, 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.

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.

Must demonstrate keen mental faculties / assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Special Demands

Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (, telephone, fax, etc.

Must have intermediate knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

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.