Mobile Phlebotomist: Part-Time
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 is responsible for completing assigned routes safely and on time while following all policies and procedures. Work includes visiting client facilities, typically nursing homes, collecting and processing specimens, and delivering them promptly. The position requires following specimen preservation, patient preparation, and specimen management procedures as written, using only approved current documents, and making record changes only as authorized. The employee manages their shift, including meal breaks, and may be needed for on-call evenings and weekends or irregular unscheduled overtime based on workload or absenteeism. The position operates in a standard medical laboratory environment where potential health hazards exist. Staff are expected to follow applicable health and safety policies and procedures, including consistent and proper use of personal protective equipment. Associates work in all weather and driving conditions.
Requirements
- Current, valid state phlebotomy license, if required.
- Current, valid state driver’s license, car insurance, a good driving record, and 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.
- Ability to maintain sterile, sanitary conditions to prevent contamination.
- Excellent communication and interaction skills appropriate to the population 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.
Responsibilities
- Drive to client facilities, typically nursing homes, as directed by the dispatcher, supervisor, or coordinator.
- Unload the company-provided phlebotomy tray and take it to patients’ bedsides to 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 as instructed.
- Follow written specimen preservation, patient preparation, and specimen management procedures without personal deviation.
- Use only approved current documents and change records only as authorized.
- Follow Universal Precautions to control blood-borne pathogens and infectious disease exposures.
- Maintain required certifications, health requirements, and operational requirements.
- Keep the work area clean and follow safety precautions; report unsafe workplace conditions, complaints, and problems.
- Monitor supply inventory, report low or out-of-stock supplies, and identify and segregate expired supplies.
- Report to work promptly, properly groomed, and wearing proper identification when visiting facilities.
- Accurately maintain time records and deliver them to the company as directed.
- Manage the assigned shift, including meal breaks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
