Clinical Lab Assistant Phlebotomist Traveler - Traveler Services - Full Time
About The Position
The Clinical Lab Assistant – Phlebotomist Traveler provides laboratory services at nursing homes and assisted living facilities served by Elliot Health System. The role collects, verifies, labels, handles, transports, and documents patient specimens across a variety of locations, ensuring patients are comfortable and safe and that the laboratory receives the necessary information. The position is full-time and works 32 hours per week, five days per week. The posting describes early-morning shifts, including two later days per week, and requires every-third-weekend work as well as participation in a standard weekend, on-call, and holiday rotation. The position requires use of the employee’s own vehicle, current motor vehicle insurance, and a good driving record.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver’s license, maintained throughout employment.
- Automobile insurance coverage at established EHS minimums, maintained throughout employment.
- Good driving record; a motor vehicle background report will be conducted.
- Use of the employee’s own vehicle to travel to facilities.
Nice To Haves
- Phlebotomy course or phlebotomy experience.
Responsibilities
- Accurately identify patients at the time of collection according to policy in all settings and label specimens in the patient’s presence.
- Perform routine and advanced venipuncture using standard precautions and department standards, across a variety of locations and age groups.
- Perform routine and stat capillary collections across a variety of settings and age groups, including assigned on-call rotation.
- Perform computerized clerical duties, including verifying and/or placing orders, obtaining work lists, documenting collections, and documenting mileage, routes, and trips.
- Prepare specimens for processing, operate centrifuges, aliquot samples, and complete documentation associated with tests ordered.
- Deliver specimens to the appropriate laboratory areas within established timelines and maintain samples in appropriate conditions to ensure quality.
Benefits
- Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage.
- Continuing education reimbursement programs.
- 403(b) retirement savings plan.
- Free employee access to multiple onsite gym locations, with yoga, personal training, and other offerings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
