Mobile Phlebotomist
About The Position
The Mobile Phlebotomist works under the general supervision of the Phlebotomy Supervisor to provide clinical pre-analytical laboratory services to clients and patients in a mobile setting. The role involves completing assigned routes safely and promptly while following all company policies and procedures. The phlebotomist travels to client facilities, typically nursing homes, and collects, labels, processes, and delivers physician-ordered specimens. The position also requires maintaining accurate records, communicating with the dispatcher, managing supplies, and adhering to safety, specimen-handling, and patient-care procedures. The role may require on-call work on evenings and weekends, as well as irregular, unscheduled overtime based on workload or absenteeism. Associates work in a standard medical laboratory environment with potential health hazards and travel in all weather and driving conditions. Proper use of personal protective equipment and compliance with applicable health and safety policies are expected.
Requirements
- Current, valid state phlebotomy license if required.
- Current, valid state driver's license, car insurance, and a good driving record.
- Own a vehicle in good working condition suitable for daily driving requirements.
- Proficiency in venipuncture and skin puncture using both vacutainer and syringe techniques.
- Knowledge of laboratory operations.
- Excellent communication and interaction skills appropriate to the populations served, including pediatric and geriatric communities.
- Treat customers and patients with respect, dignity, and discretion, acknowledging residents’ rights and patients’ right to refuse.
- Regular attendance.
- Ability to walk, stand, handle or feel, talk, and hear frequently; sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl occasionally; and lift or move up to 35 pounds on occasion.
- Close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Responsibilities
- Drive to client facilities, typically nursing homes, as directed by the dispatcher, supervisor, or coordinator.
- Take the company-provided phlebotomy tray to patients’ bedsides and collect physician-ordered samples.
- Accurately identify patients before collecting specimens.
- Collect, label, process, and deliver specimens accurately.
- Reload equipment and specimens into the vehicle for prompt delivery.
- Regularly communicate status and location to the dispatcher and create required records.
- Follow specimen preservation, patient preparation, and specimen management procedures without personal deviation.
- Use only approved current documents and make changes to records only as authorized.
- Follow Universal Precautions and all required safety precautions; report unsafe workplace conditions.
- Maintain a clean work area and sterile, sanitary conditions to prevent contamination.
- Report complaints and problems encountered.
- Monitor supplies, report low or out-of-stock items, and identify and segregate expired supplies.
- Maintain required certifications, health requirements, and operational requirements.
- Report to work promptly, properly groomed, and wearing proper identification when visiting facilities.
- Maintain accurate time records and submit them as directed.
- Manage assigned shifts, including meal breaks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
