Outreach Mobile Phlebotomist PD

Brown Medicine

13d•$19 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Manager, Outreach Services, the Outreach Mobile Phlebotomist provides coverage at Outreach Patient Service Centers, travels to patients’ homes and Assisted and Long-Term Care facilities, and performs day-to-day Patient Service Center and Home Draw operations. Duties include customer service, training, patient registration, test ordering, venipunctures, specimen processing and tracking, and supply management in accordance with established policies and procedures. The position works independently to collect blood specimens from homebound patients and patients in long-term care and assisted living facilities. It requires travel among multiple locations, participation in an on-call rotation, and flexibility to provide coverage at patient service centers across Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts. The phlebotomist uses a personal vehicle and must comply with the applicable personal vehicle policy and documentation requirements. The role also supports patient service center operations, including registration, order entry, phone answering, routine clerical duties, supply and equipment readiness, inventory maintenance, and completion of daily checklists. The phlebotomist reviews requisitions and orders, obtains clarification when needed, collects and prepares specimens for transport, and monitors patients for reactions. The position provides coaching and guidance to phlebotomists at assigned locations and refers complex policy or procedure questions to a manager or supervisor. Employment is per diem, as required. The stated work schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with day shift.

Requirements

High school education and completion of an accredited phlebotomy course through a licensed educational program, hospital, or community college.
Phlebotomy certification.
Valid driver’s license, proof of vehicle insurance, and current vehicle registration.
Ability to maintain weekly mileage logs and document hours worked.
Demonstrated customer service and communication skills, including the ability to communicate with people at all levels, allay patient fears, and act with courtesy and tact.
Knowledge and skills to provide patient care with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns.
Knowledge of blood collection equipment, anticoagulants, special precautions, and interferences, and ability to apply aseptic techniques.
Basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, infection control, specimen processing, medical terminology, anatomic terminology, universal precautions, first aid, and safety.
Manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination to perform venipuncture and capillary puncture on adults, children, and infants.
Visual acuity to distinguish chromatic colors.
Ability to work independently, travel among locations, participate in an on-call rotation, and provide flexible coverage.

Nice To Haves

Previous phlebotomy experience with demonstrated venipuncture proficiency and the ability to function independently.

Responsibilities

Model Brown University Health’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, and provide customer-focused service.
Follow the Lifespan Corporate Compliance Program, Code of Conduct, hospital and departmental policies, procedures, and universal precautions.
Use a personal vehicle in accordance with the system-wide personal vehicle policy; maintain a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, current vehicle registration, weekly mileage logs, and records of hours worked.
Independently obtain blood specimens from homebound patients and patients in long-term care and assisted living facilities.
Participate in the on-call rotation and provide coverage at multiple patient service center locations.
Plan efficient routes, contact patients before visits, leave door knockers after missed appointments, and notify Home Draw Administration of changes.
Process specimens into the laboratory during on-call or varied hours when processing staff are unavailable.
Review requisitions and laboratory orders, consult reference materials, and obtain clarifying information from physicians when necessary.
Perform patient registrations, test ordering, medical necessity, Media Manager, specimen processing, and specimen tracking functions.
Maintain the Outreach Float Resource Binder.
Provide coverage at Outreach Patient Service Centers throughout Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts.
Support daily patient service center operations, including registration, test ordering, venipunctures, phone answering, and routine clerical work.
Ensure supplies and equipment are available, check expiration dates, complete and record daily checklists, and maintain laboratory supply inventory at long-term care facilities.
Don and doff personal protective equipment as required.
Collect blood samples according to the Order of Draw and venipuncture technique, including samples for specialized tests.
Monitor patients for possible reactions during collection.
Label, date, initial, record, and prepare samples for transport to the laboratory for testing and analysis.
Follow system-wide and departmental policies, including call-out, absence and tardiness, patient identification and verification, patient look-up, venipuncture, and specimen-labeling procedures.
Coach, guide, and direct phlebotomists at assigned locations and provide the manager with feedback about operational questions or concerns.
Work independently within hospital and departmental policies and refer complex issues requiring clarification to a manager or supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned.