Phlebotomist Position Available In Bolivar, Mississippi
Tallo's Job Summary: The Phlebotomist position at Bolivar Medical Center in Cleveland, Mississippi, involves collecting blood specimens, performing venipunctures, and maintaining laboratory duties under the direction of the Area Laboratory Director or Lab Manager. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, medical assistant or phlebotomy certification, and six months of acute care phlebotomy experience. Current BLS certification is also required for this role.
Job Description
Phlebotomist
Cleveland, Mississippi
Facility Bolivar Medical Center
Req
ID 541897
Post Date 05/07/2025 Description At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates. Job Summary Under the direction of the Area Laboratory Director or Lab Manager, the Phlebotomist assumes responsibility for performing venipunctures and related clinical specimen collection/preparation tasks and laboratory duties that are clerical in nature. Essential Functions Collects blood specimens from patients via venipuncture and skin puncture according to physician orders and applicable regulations, policies and procedures to ensure complete and accurate specimens for testing
Explains collection procedures and provides general testing information as needed to facilitate patient understanding and reduce patient anxiety
Labels and records all test tubes, logs procedures, files paperwork
Cleans and supplies venipuncture trays
Maintains work areas
Orders supplies when needed
Utilizes laboratory information system to document specimen collection, receipt, create manifests and other functions as needed
Performs clerical work and assists in laboratory functions as delegated by the Laboratory Manager/Director Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Approximate time required to travel: Occasionally as needed
Must read, write and speak fluent English
Must have good and regular attendance
Is knowledgeable about which color top tube to use and the volume of blood needed – knows test requirements
Basic computer knowledge required Qualifications Education HS Graduate or equivalent Licenses/Certification Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy certification preferred
Current BLS required Experience Six (6) months acute care phlebotomy experience or one (1) year experience as a medical assistant performing venipuncture or one (1) year outpatient lab experience preferred
