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University of Mississippi Medical Center lists this Phlebotomist - Central Lab Collections - FT opportunity in jackson, Mississippi. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Phlebotomist - Central Lab Collections - FTTo perform a variety of venipuncture techniques and collect and process blood specimens from patients in support of laboratory procedures used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. This job profile may require call subject to the department's discretion.Education and Experience Required: High School Diploma/GED Certifications, Licenses, or Registration required: N/A Preferred Qualifications: Phlebotomist Certification from a Nationally Recognized Board/Agency:ASCP; or CVAS-Certified Venous Access Specialist; or ASPT-American Society Phlebotomist Technician; or NHA-National Healthcareer Association; or NCCT-Phlebotomy National Center for Competency Testing; or ACAH-American Certification Agency for Healthcare Professionals; or Medical2; or NPA-National Phlebotomy Association; or Phlebotomy Technician from MedCA, or Becksford, or AMT-American Medical Technologists, or NPS-National Performance Specialist, AAH- American Allied Health,or NHOC-National Healthcare Organization Certification certifications.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of blood processing and handling procedures. Knowledge of relevant clinical and patient care regulations, policies, procedures, and standards. Knowledge of infection control and sterile procedures. Interpersonal skills to allay pay patient fears and interact with staff. Ability to perform standard phlebotomy procedures and techniques. Ability to comply with clinical protocol, specifications, and procedures. Ability to complete and maintain documents and records.Performs a variety of routine blood drawing procedures, using standard equipment such as vaccutainer tubes and sleeves, tourniquets, syringes, and butterfly needles.Confers with patient to obtain information for laboratory records, explains procedures, allays fears, and elicits cooperation.Prepares, processes, labels, and stores patient specimens and samples according to established procedures.Maintains inventory of supplies; stocks supplies on carts and hand trays.Performs quality control procedures to maintain compliance with applicable regulations.Complies with safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards and practices.The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.Physical and Environmental Demands Requires occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds, occasional climbing, occasional crawling, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, occasional sitting, constant standing, occasional twisting, and occasional walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)
Worksite address
jackson, MS, 39201, US
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