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, following company policies and procedures, and collecting and handling specimens according to established processes. The position requires travel to client facilities, typically nursing homes, and bedside specimen collection. The employee communicates with dispatch, maintains required records and supplies, follows safety and infection-control practices, and provides respectful service to patients, including pediatric and geriatric populations. Work takes place in medical laboratory and client-facility settings, with driving in all weather and driving conditions.
Requirements
- Current, valid state phlebotomy license, if required by the state.
- Current, valid state driver’s license, car insurance, a good driving record, and a vehicle in good working condition suitable for daily driving requirements.
- Proficiency in venipuncture and skin puncture using both 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, while acknowledging residents’ rights and patients’ right to refuse.
- Regular attendance.
- Ability to follow safety procedures and maintain sterile, sanitary conditions to prevent contamination.
Responsibilities
- Drive to client facilities, typically nursing homes, as directed by the dispatcher, supervisor, or coordinator.
- Take the company-provided phlebotomy tray to patients’ bedsides and collect physician-ordered samples.
- Accurately identify patients before collecting specimens.
- Collect, label, process, and deliver specimens accurately and promptly.
- Reload equipment and specimens into the vehicle for delivery.
- Regularly communicate status and location to the dispatcher and create required records.
- Follow specimen preservation, patient preparation, and specimen management procedures without personal deviation.
- Use only approved, current documents and change records only as instructed and approved.
- Follow Universal Precautions and all required safety precautions; report unsafe workplace conditions.
- Maintain a clean work area and sterile, sanitary conditions to prevent contamination.
- Maintain required certifications, health requirements, and operational requirements.
- Monitor supplies, report low or out-of-stock items, and identify and segregate expired supplies.
- Report complaints and problems encountered.
- Report to work promptly, properly groomed, and wearing proper identification when visiting a facility.
- Accurately maintain and submit time records as directed.
- Manage assigned shifts, including meal breaks.
- Work on call in the evenings and weekends as needed, and work irregular unscheduled overtime as workload or absenteeism requires.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
