Mobile Phlebotomist

About the role

The Mobile Phlebotomist, under the general supervision of the Phlebotomy Supervisor, provides clinical pre-analytical laboratory services to clients/patients in a mobile setting. Responsibilities include driving to client facilities, unloading phlebotomy trays, collecting and delivering specimens, and maintaining required certifications.

Responsibilities

• Drives vehicle to client facilities, typically nursing homes, as directed by company dispatcher.
• Unloads phlebotomy tray and takes to patient’s bedside to collect samples ordered by physician.
• Accurately identifies patient before collecting specimen(s).
• Accurately collects, labels, processes, and delivers specimens obtained from patients.
• Reloads equipment and all necessary specimens to vehicle for prompt delivery.
• Regularly communicates with dispatcher to report status and location.
• Strict adherence to Universal Precautions in controlling blood-borne pathogens and infectious disease exposures.
• Maintain required certifications, health requirements, and operational requirements.
• Keeps work area clean.
• Follows all required safety precautions ALL the time.
• Reports any unsafe conditions in the workplace.
• Reports all complaints and problems encountered.
• Maintains supplies inventory and reports low stock or out-of-stock situations.
• Identifies and segregates any expired supplies.
• Accurately maintains time records of hours worked and deliver to company as directed.
• Manages assigned shift to include meal breaks.
• Fulfills on-call evenings and weekends as needed.
• Performs irregular unscheduled overtime as needed based on company workload or absenteeism.

Requirements

• Current, valid State phlebotomy license (if required).
• Current, valid State Driver’s license; car insurance; good driving record; vehicle in good working condition.
• Proficient in venipuncture and skin puncture using both vacutainer and syringe techniques.
• Knowledge of laboratory operations.
• Maintains sterile, sanitary conditions to prevent contamination.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interaction skills specific to the pediatric and geriatric populations.
• Treats customers and patients with respect, dignity, and discretion; acknowledges residents’ rights and patients’ right to refuse.
• Regular attendance.
• Uses only approved current documents.
• Makes changes to records ONLY per approved instructions as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive wage and robust benefit package including two weeks of vacation time, health insurance after 30 days, sick time, 8 paid holidays, same day pay, medical insurance allowance, dental insurance, vision insurance, disability insurance, company-paid life insurance, and a 401(k) plan.