Mobile Phlebotomist

TridentCare • Fresno, CA

6h • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves driving a personal vehicle to client facilities, primarily nursing homes, to collect blood samples. The Mobile Phlebotomist will be responsible for accurately identifying patients, collecting and processing specimens, and adhering to strict safety protocols. Communication with the dispatcher and maintaining necessary certifications are also key aspects of the position.

Requirements

• Practices excellent communication and interaction skills specific to the population served, including the pediatric and geriatric communities.
• Treats customers and patients with respect, dignity, and discretion; acknowledging residents’ rights and patients’ right to refuse.
• Must have a current, valid State phlebotomy license.
• Must have a current, valid State Driver’s license; car insurance; good driving record; a possess a vehicle in good working condition suitable to meet daily driving requirements.
• Proficient in venipuncture and skin puncture using both vacutainer and syringe techniques.
• Knowledge of laboratory operations.
• Maintains sterile, sanitary conditions to prevent contamination.

Responsibilities

• Drives personal vehicle to client facilities, typically nursing homes, as directed by company dispatcher.
• Unloads phlebotomy tray and takes to patient’s bedside to collect samples ordered by physician.
• Accurately identifies patient before collecting specimen(s).
• Accurately collects, labels, processes, and delivers specimens obtained from patients.
• Reloads equipment and all necessary specimens to vehicle for prompt delivery.
• Regularly communicates with dispatcher to report status and location.
• Strict adherence to Universal Precautions in controlling blood-borne pathogens and infectious disease exposures.
• Maintain required certifications, health requirements, and operational requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed