Mobile Phlebotomist
About The Position
Collects clinical laboratory specimens and performs patient registration, order entry, specimen processing, and waived testing with general supervision. Provides logistical support to team members and general assistance to customers. The position requires extensive travel to nursing homes and home draw locations in varying weather conditions, as well as on-call and mobile services as needed. The role performs venipunctures and other specimen collections, explains patient collection procedures, clarifies orders and pre-analytical requirements, assesses specimen suitability, and processes, stores, and transports specimens according to laboratory guidance and standard operating procedures. It also responds to customer questions, maintains supplies and an orderly work area, supports the training of new staff, reports service statistics, participates in service improvement and continuing education, and documents mileage reimbursement through established electronic processes.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- A valid driver’s license from the state of residence and a clean driving record.
- Access to appropriate and reliable transportation to perform the essential duties.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification covering adults, children, and infants; certification will be provided if needed.
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
- Ability to perform arithmetic calculations and interpret bar graphs.
- Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and address problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Knowledge of word processing software.
- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish may be required depending on the service location.
Nice To Haves
- Six months to two years of related experience and/or training preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform venipunctures at client locations and home draw sites.
- Collect other specimens and explain proper collection procedures to patients.
- Clarify orders and pre-analytical test requirements when appropriate.
- Travel to nursing homes, home draw sites, and other locations to collect specimens, including in varying weather conditions.
- Register patients, requisition laboratory orders, and verify billing information.
- Assess specimen suitability according to laboratory handbook criteria and department standard operating procedures.
- Process, store, and transport specimens according to laboratory guidance and standard operating procedures.
- Respond to customer inquiries about specimen requirements and testing schedules.
- Stay current on changes to specimen requirements and collection devices.
- Maintain an adequate inventory of supplies and keep the work area meticulous.
- Provide on-call and mobile services as required.
- Assist with orientation, training, and mentoring of new staff members.
- Report collection statistics, patient wait times, and patient satisfaction surveys as required.
- Participate in Continuous Service Improvement and continuing education programs.
- Record and document mileage reimbursement using established electronic processes.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
