Mobile Phlebotomist

The University of Kansas Health System•Overland Park, KS

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About The Position

The Mobile Phlebotomist travels between locations as needed during the shift, planning routes to arrive at predetermined locations at scheduled times to collect blood from Executive Health Program clients and other patients. Most collections take place early in the morning for fasting labs, though collections may occur at other times. The role performs standardized and specialized phlebotomy procedures on patients of all ages safely, accurately, and professionally. The employee uses a personal vehicle displaying a University of Kansas Health System magnetic sign to travel to Health System locations and to patients’ homes or workplaces. When not assigned to mobile collections, the employee works in an ambulatory area collecting, receiving, and processing samples and supporting pre-analytical tasks. The role follows applicable regulatory, accreditation, safety, and hospital standards and participates in quality assurance and improvement activities. The Mobile Phlebotomist provides professional, concierge-level customer service; maintains collection supplies and a clean, properly identified vehicle; gives patients clear collection instructions; and safeguards patient identification, specimen integrity, labeling, and sample quality during processing and transport. Other duties may include check-in, laboratory test order entry or release, quality assurance tasks, result faxing, supply ordering, and receipt and handling of surgical samples, tissues, fluids, and 24-hour urine collections. The position may also involve teaching and mentoring staff and students. Schedule: Sunday through Wednesday, 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Requirements

High school graduate.
At least 1 year of specimen collection and processing experience.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Ability to maintain alertness while driving long distances.
Fluent English: able to read, write, speak, and understand English and communicate effectively.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Knowledge of medical terminology related to blood collection.
Knowledge of safety practices.
Strong attention to detail.
Demonstrated skill with laboratory information systems.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of phlebotomy experience at TUKHS.
Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP) or AMT.
Intermediate Spanish speaking and comprehension skills.

Responsibilities

Travel between collection locations and arrive at scheduled locations on time.
Perform standardized and specialized blood collection procedures on patients of all ages.
Provide professional, respectful, and efficient customer service to clients and patients, including clear sample-collection instructions.
Maintain mobile phlebotomy totes with necessary, in-date supplies and keep the personal vehicle clean and properly identified during work hours.
Process samples, including use of a portable centrifuge, and prepare specimens for transport while preserving specimen quality.
When not traveling, collect, receive, and process samples in an ambulatory area and assist with pre-analytical tasks.
Ensure positive patient identification, specimen integrity, and accurate sample labeling.
Follow patient isolation precautions and dispose of blood-drawing equipment according to hospital health and safety policies; leave no waste at patients’ homes or workplaces.
Perform emergency first aid as necessary, recognize when a patient needs medical assistance, and call for support.
Participate in teaching phlebotomy to CLS students, nursing staff, and new employees, and provide mentoring and training support as needed.
May perform outpatient check-in, enter laboratory test orders in the LIS, or release appropriate tests in the HIS.
May perform quality assurance tasks, fax results, order supplies, receive surgical samples and other materials, manage 24-hour urine collections, and verify labeling and patient identification before processing.
Follow regulatory, accreditation, safety, and hospital standards, policies, and procedures and participate in quality assurance and improvement activities.
Maintain a professional appearance and follow the Mobile Phlebotomy dress code.
Perform the professional, clinical, or technical competencies of the assigned department and other duties as required.