Mobile Phlebotomist
About The Position
The Mobile Phlebotomist provides clinical pre-analytical laboratory services to clients and patients in a mobile setting, under the general supervision of the Phlebotomy Supervisor. The role involves completing assigned routes safely and on time while following all company policies and procedures. Associates travel to client facilities, typically nursing homes, to collect, process, and deliver specimens, and maintain required records, supplies, certifications, and safety practices. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 3:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. On-call evenings and weekends may be needed, and irregular unscheduled overtime may be required based on company workload or absenteeism.
Requirements
- Current, valid state phlebotomy license if required.
- Current, valid state driver’s license, car insurance, and a good driving record.
- A vehicle in good working condition suitable for daily driving requirements.
- Proficiency in venipuncture and skin puncture using vacutainer and syringe techniques.
- Knowledge of laboratory operations.
- Excellent communication and interaction skills appropriate to the population served, including pediatric and geriatric communities.
- Treat customers and patients with respect, dignity, and discretion, including acknowledging residents’ rights and patients’ right to refuse.
- Ability to follow applicable health and safety policies and procedures and properly use personal protective equipment.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 35 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Drive to client facilities, typically nursing homes, as directed by the dispatcher, supervisor, or coordinator.
- Unload the company-provided phlebotomy tray and collect physician-ordered samples at patients’ bedsides.
- Accurately identify patients before collecting specimens.
- Collect, label, process, and deliver patient specimens accurately.
- Reload equipment and specimens into the vehicle for prompt delivery.
- Regularly communicate route status and location to the dispatcher and create required records.
- Follow written specimen preservation, patient preparation, and specimen management procedures without personal deviation.
- Use only approved current documents and make record changes only as instructed and approved.
- Follow Universal Precautions and all required safety precautions; report unsafe workplace conditions, complaints, and problems.
- Maintain required certifications, health requirements, and operational requirements.
- Keep the work area clean and maintain sterile, sanitary conditions to prevent contamination.
- Monitor supplies, report low or out-of-stock items, and identify and segregate expired supplies.
- Report to work promptly, properly groomed, and wearing proper identification when visiting facilities.
- Accurately maintain time records and deliver them to the company as directed.
- Manage the assigned shift, including meal breaks.
- Demonstrate regular attendance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
