Mobile Phlebotomist

TridentCare•Rancho Mirage, CA

6h•$19 - $23

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Phlebotomy Supervisor, the Mobile Phlebotomist provides clinical pre-analytical laboratory services to clients and patients in a mobile setting. The role is responsible for completing assigned routes safely and promptly while following all policies, procedures, and approved documentation. The employee travels to client facilities, typically nursing homes, collects physician-ordered specimens at patients’ bedsides, and accurately identifies patients before collection. They collect, label, process, preserve, manage, and deliver specimens according to established procedures. The position also requires regular communication with the dispatcher, maintaining required records and time records, monitoring supplies, and keeping the work area clean and safe. The role may require on-call work on evenings and weekends and irregular, unscheduled overtime based on workload or absenteeism. Work takes place in a medical laboratory environment and at client facilities, with driving in all weather and road conditions.

Requirements

Excellent communication and interaction skills appropriate to the population served, including pediatric and geriatric communities.
Treat customers and patients with respect, dignity, and discretion, recognizing residents’ rights and patients’ right to refuse.
Regular attendance.
Current, valid state phlebotomy license if required by the state.
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.
Ability to maintain sterile, sanitary conditions to prevent contamination.

Responsibilities

Drive to client facilities, typically nursing homes, as directed by the dispatcher, supervisor, or coordinator.
Transport the company-provided phlebotomy tray to patients’ bedsides and collect physician-ordered specimens.
Accurately identify patients before collecting specimens.
Collect, label, process, preserve, manage, and deliver specimens according to established procedures.
Reload equipment and specimens into the vehicle for prompt delivery.
Regularly communicate status and location to the dispatcher and create required records.
Follow Universal Precautions and all safety precautions to control blood-borne pathogens and infectious disease exposures.
Maintain required certifications, health requirements, and operational requirements.
Keep the work area clean and report unsafe workplace conditions, complaints, and problems.
Monitor supplies, report low or out-of-stock items, and identify and segregate expired supplies.
Report to work promptly, be properly groomed, and wear proper identification when visiting facilities.
Accurately maintain and submit time records as directed.
Manage the assigned shift, including meal breaks.
Use only approved, current documents and make changes to records only as authorized by approved instructions.
Work on call during evenings and weekends as needed and perform irregular, unscheduled overtime as workload or absenteeism requires.