Mobile Phlebotomist

Fulltime Shift Monday-Friday 4:30am-1:00pm with every other weekend and rotating holidays. Pay Range: $17.50-$19.75 with mileage pay.

The Mobile Phlebotomist, under the general supervision of the Phlebotomy Supervisor, provides clinical pre‑analytical laboratory services to clients/patients in a mobile setting. They are responsible for completing assigned routes safely and timely, and must follow all policies and procedures.

• Drive vehicle to client facilities, typically nursing homes, as directed by the dispatcher.
• Unload phlebotomy tray and take it to the patient’s bedside to collect samples ordered by physician.
• Accurately identify patient before collecting specimens.
• Accurately collect, label, process, and deliver specimens obtained from patients.
• Reload equipment and all necessary specimens to the vehicle for prompt delivery.
• Regularly communicate with dispatcher to report status and location.
• Strictly adhere to Universal Precautions for blood‑borne pathogens and infectious disease exposure.
• Maintain required certifications, health requirements, and operational qualifications.
• Keep work area clean.
• Follow all required safety precautions at all times.
• Report unsafe conditions and all complaints/problems encountered.
• Monitor supplies inventory; report low stock or out‑of‑stock situations.
• Identify and segregate any expired supplies.
• Report to work promptly, properly groomed, and wear the proper identification when visiting a facility.
• Maintain accurate time records of hours worked and submit to company as directed.
• Manage assigned shift to include meal breaks.
• Follow all specimen preservation, patient preparation, and specimen management procedures as written.

• Excellent communication and interaction skills with pediatric and geriatric communities.
• Treat customers and patients with respect, dignity, and discretion; acknowledge residents’ rights and patients’ right to refuse.
• Demonstrate regular attendance.
• Current, valid State phlebotomy license (if required).
• Current, valid State Driver’s license; car insurance; good driving record; possess a vehicle in good working condition suitable for daily driving requirements.
• Proficient in venipuncture and skin puncture using both vacutainer and syringe techniques.
• Knowledge of laboratory operations.
• Maintain sterile, sanitary conditions to prevent contamination.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, handle or feel, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may lift and/or move up to 35 pounds on occasion.

Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate may encounter. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Associates work in all weather and driving conditions.

Standard medical laboratory environment includes potential health hazards. Administrative, technical and professional staff is expected to safely operate in accordance with applicable health and safety policies and procedures.

Preferred:
Technical/other training.

• Dedicated:
  Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity.
• Detail Oriented:
  Capable of carrying out a task with all necessary details.

• Ability to Make an Impact:
  Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization.
• Growth Opportunities:
  Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility.

Required:

Driver's License.

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