Traveling Phlebotomist

PathGroup•Wichita, KS

About The Position

The Patient Service Floater performs daily phlebotomy activities at Patient Service Centers (PSC) or as an In-office Patient Service Technician (PST), under the direction of the area supervisor. This role provides coverage at client locations throughout a designated region, with travel and short-notice assignments required. The position performs forensic and clinical specimen collection and processing according to established practices and procedures, while interacting professionally and courteously with clients, patients, and PathGroup personnel. The role includes collecting, labeling, processing, storing, and packaging specimens; entering and verifying patient, specimen, insurance, and billing information; maintaining records and logs; and performing related clerical and facility-support duties. Overnight stays may be required. The position must follow applicable safety, privacy, security, corporate compliance, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; equivalent work experience of three years may be considered where permitted by state and laboratory guidelines.
One to three years of prior job-related experience required.
Reliable transportation and communication.
Proof of auto insurance.
Valid driver's license and at least one year of driving experience.
Fewer than three minor moving-violation convictions in the previous three years.
Ability to travel to client assignments, including on short notice; overnight stays may be required.

Nice To Haves

Medical training as a medical assistant or paramedic.
Phlebotomy certification; required in Louisiana.
Three or more years of prior job-related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Travel to client assignments within a designated region, including on short notice.
Greet and treat customers courteously and professionally.
Collect field patient-service and PSC specimens accurately and on time, following established procedures.
Explain venipuncture and other specimen-collection processes clearly and courteously, and help reduce patient anxiety.
Dispose of blood, other biohazard materials, and contaminated sharps in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and policies.
Complete requisitions in Pathconnect and/or other PathGroup applications; enter patient, specimen, insurance, and billing information accurately.
Communicate with clients to confirm handwritten orders, verify tests ordered, and obtain accurate billing information.
Research test and client information using the laboratory computer system.
Match requisitions to specimen tubes; label, centrifuge, split, freeze, store, and package specimens according to test requirements and transport protocols.
Maintain required records, documentation, PSC/IOPST patient-service logs, and assist with compiling monthly statistics and data.
Perform clerical duties including filing, faxing, preparing mail, and electronic data entry.
Approve time in attendance software by the stated deadline and submit accurate expense and travel logs.
Follow grooming, dress-code, lab-coat, PPE, laboratory safety, privacy, security, and corporate compliance requirements.
Manage time appropriately and accommodate fluctuating patient flow; perform duties independently and communicate pertinent issues to supervisors or group leaders.
Answer telephone calls in a friendly and helpful manner.
Contribute to a positive, cooperative work environment and work with other departments as needed.
Help keep facilities neat, clean, and in good repair, and report maintenance needs.
Assist with periodic inventory counts and report shortages or problems.