Mobile Specimen Collection Specialist

Monday, Thursday 8am - 3pm; 30 min lunch (2-3 clinics in Rogers, AR)
Wednesday 8am - 2pm; 30 min lunch (1 clinic in Holiday Island, AR)
Friday - PRN

About the role

The Mobile Specimen Collection Specialist is responsible for collection of patient specimens in Long Term Care facilities. Specimens collected include nasal swabs, urine samples, and blood draws. At times, specimen collection may entail picking up other bodily specimens from the facilities in an assigned route. Responsibilities include ensuring specimen integrity, obtaining accompanying patient information, shipping specimens to the laboratory, entering patient information into EMR or LIS systems as needed, requesting missing patient information from clinic staff, correcting processing errors, and performing other general office tasks as deemed necessary by the Field Operations Supervisor of LTC.

Responsibilities

• Collect anterior nasal swabs for Covid-19 testing following Ethos collection protocols
• Obtain blood specimen collection from patients following Ethos venipuncture protocols if applicable at the assigned location(s)
• Process urine collections in Laboratory Information System if applicable at the assigned location(s)
• Maintain specimen integrity by following Ethos standard operating procedures and reference materials provided by Field Operations Manager of LTC
• Track collected specimens by initialing, dating, and completing requisition forms as well as completion of any specimen collection logs
• Verify patient information, label specimens, and prepare for shipment to the laboratory
• Maintain a safe, secure, and clean work environment by following standard operating procedures
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and training provided by Ethos
• Adhere to Ethos professional standards and policies, meeting federal, state, and local requirements
• Greet patients and instruct them in proper specimen collection methods; maintain positive interaction with facility staff and represent Ethos mission and values
• Transport collected specimens to a designated location by a designated time
• Submit accurate payroll time sheets and work/travel mileage logs to Supervisor
• Attend requisite Zoom meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Regular and prompt attendance
• Ability and willingness to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when required
• Excellent attention to detail, time management skills, and ability to meet deadlines
• Positive attitude and ability to handle highly confidential information while remaining compliant with HIPAA
• Ability to reflect a positive attitude and disciplined work ethic
• Ability to work independently and maximize overall productivity
• Meet or exceed quality and accuracy of work standards
• Strong interpersonal and patient care skills
• Ability to train new staff on Ethos collection procedures
• Strong procedural skills and attention to detail
• Ability to perform tasks with sound judgment

Qualifications

• Two (2) or more years of specimen collection, medical, or laboratory experience required
• Phlebotomy Certificate Preferred, but not required; sufficient phlebotomy experience to sit for CPT certification if ever required by client
• Valid state-issued Driver’s License; must be 21 years of age with reliable transportation
• Proof of Insurance
• High School Diploma or GED required

Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing
• Ability to work under remote management with limited supervision where work assignments are subject to established procedures, techniques, and well-defined policies
• Ability to perform tasks with sound judgment
• Ability to train new staff on Ethos collection procedures
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug test
• Ability to utilize technology to complete work in a remote environment: update personnel documents, complete online training, and use apps on a smartphone to clock in and out

Physical Requirements

• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status, CDC “Up to Date” status required
• Work in varying degrees of temperature (heated or air conditioned)
• Position requires sitting, walking, reaching, bending, stooping, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers, talking and/or hearing, and seeing
• Work will be performed in a patient-facing environment and exposes the incumbent to normal bodily fluids, including biohazard materials

Schedule

• Monday, Thursday: 8am - 3pm (30 min lunch) at 2-3 clinics in Rogers, AR
• Wednesday: 8am - 2pm (30 min lunch) at 1 clinic in Holiday Island, AR
• Friday: PRN