Float Phlebotomist

Responsibilities

• Present oneself in a professional manner, adhere to Mobile Phlebotomy Dress code, and demonstrate exemplary customer service to our Executive clients.
• Perform emergency first aid as necessary and recognize the need for patient medical assistance and call for support.
• Ensure that mobile phlebotomy totes are equipped with in-date supplies necessary for mobile collection.
• The phlebotomists’ vehicle will be clean and maintained. It will properly display a magnet tag identifying the University of Kansas Health System during working hours.
• Provide clear and accurate patient instructions for sample collection.
• Sample processing including use of portable centrifuge to ensure that specimen quality is not diminished during transport.
• Participate in teaching phlebotomy to CLS students, nursing staff and new employees.
• Mentor and provide training support for other employees as needed.
• Responsible for positive patient identification, specimen integrity and sample labeling.
• Adhere to hospital patient isolation precautions.
• Disposal of blood drawing equipment according to health and safety regulations prescribed in hospital policy; no waste of any type left at a patient’s home or workplace.
• May perform out-patient check-in and order-entry of laboratory tests in laboratory information system (LIS) or release of appropriate laboratory tests in hospital information system (HIS).
• Uses exemplary “concierge” customer service duties to include: work in an efficient and respectful manner for all clients; arrive promptly; make sound decisions, prioritize work; analyze complex orders, and problem solve as necessary; interact with customers and patients in a pleasant, respectful, professional and cooperative manner both in person and on the telephone at all times.
• Maintain a professional image and adhere to the dress code established for Mobile Phlebotomy of solid navy or black matching scrubs provided by the University of Kansas Health System.
• Pre-analytical duties include sample processing and preparing specimens for transport.
• Other tasks that may be required during periods of time when the mobile phlebotomist is not traveling include performance of quality assurance tasks, result faxing, supply ordering, and receipt of surgical samples, tissues, fluids from other departments, 24-hour urine management, and ensuring accuracy of labeling and patient ID prior to processing for transport to lab.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate1 or more years specimen collection and processing experience.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record and must be able to maintain alertness while driving long distances.
• Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP) or AMT certification.