Mobile Phlebotomist
About The Position
TASKS AND 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.
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 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Ambulatory Health Care Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
