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North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a per diem / prn nurse RN Clinic for a per diem / prn nursing job in Tupelo, Mississippi.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Clinic
- Discipline: RN
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Per Diem
**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
Job Knowledge:
* High school diploma; required
* Valid Mississippi Driver’s License and acceptable driving record/history; required
* Minimum of 1 year experience working as a phlebotomist; preferred
* 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
* ASCP Certification: encouraged
* Strong interpersonal skills; required
North Mississippi Health Services Job ID #2232-000AC3. Posted job title: Phlebotomist- Variable Shifts
About North Mississippi Health ServicesAt North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting you to a career that challenges you, engages your mind and inspires you to be the “you” you always wanted to be. We also believe in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives and your passions – and connecting you with others to create a supportive and innovative team that aspires and achieves together. Most of all, we believe in helping you leverage and connect your personal passion with a much greater purpose. We’re committed to helping our team of over 7,000 unique individuals discover what connects you to our mission, vision and ultimate “why” – our patients.
With seven hospitals, more than 60 clinics, four long-term care facilities, state-of-the-art women’s and behavioral health facilities and multiple outpatient care centers, we have a variety of career opportunities waiting for you.