Phlebotomist

Hunter Care Health•Oklahoma City, OK

10d•$18 - $22

About The Position

The Mobile Phlebotomist/Specimen Collector collects blood and other specimens from patients at homes, physician offices, clinics, assisted living facilities, nursing facilities, and other client locations. The role includes patient identification, specimen collection and processing, accurate documentation, preserving specimen integrity, and transporting specimens to the laboratory in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements. The Mobile Phlebotomist is often the primary point of contact for patients and clients. The position requires courteous, professional service, accurate specimen collection, protection of patient confidentiality, and compliance with company policies and procedures. The full-time schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Schedules, locations, and routes may change at the company’s discretion based on operational or client needs. Occasional overtime, early morning, evening, or weekend work and additional travel may be required. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check, an acceptable motor vehicle record review, maintenance of a valid driver’s license, and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record; maintain a valid license.
Ability to legally work in the United States.
Ability to travel throughout assigned service areas.
Ability to work the assigned schedule and maintain regular attendance.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Strong organizational and time-management skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Basic computer proficiency.
Ability to maintain professionalism in a variety of patient-care environments.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, and reach throughout the workday; sit and drive for extended periods; and frequently enter and exit a vehicle.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 25 pounds.
Sufficient manual dexterity to perform venipuncture and specimen collection procedures.
Ability to see, hear, and communicate effectively with patients and staff.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check, and an acceptable motor vehicle record review.
Compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

National phlebotomy certification through ASCP, AMT, NCCT, NHA, or equivalent.
Previous phlebotomy or specimen collection experience.
Experience working in mobile healthcare, laboratory, or clinical settings.

Responsibilities

Verify patient identity using approved identifiers and review and confirm test orders before collection.
Perform venipuncture and collect urine and other assigned specimen types.
Assess patients to determine an appropriate collection technique, support their comfort, monitor for adverse reactions, and provide post-collection instructions and aftercare information.
Label specimens at collection and verify their accuracy and completeness before transport.
Process specimens according to established procedures, including centrifuging and preparing them when required.
Package specimens according to company and regulatory requirements, maintain specimen integrity, and deliver specimens to designated laboratory locations within established timeframes.
Complete required mileage logs, ABN forms, manifests, miscellaneous logs, and other forms.
Comply with HIPAA, OSHA, CLIA, company policies, infection-control procedures, and safety requirements; protect patient privacy and confidentiality.
Promptly report specimen issues, incidents, and patient concerns to management.
Travel to assigned collection sites, follow assigned schedules and routes, and communicate schedule changes, delays, or issues to supervisors promptly.
Maintain adequate collection supplies and inventory and ensure company equipment is properly maintained and accounted for.
Provide professional customer service to patients and clients, foster positive relationships with client staff, and address patient concerns courteously.
Refrain from discussing confidential company matters with client personnel.