Mobile Phlebotomist

Role

The Mobile Phlebotomist, under the general supervision of the Phlebotomy Supervisor, works to provide clinical pre-analytical laboratory services to our clients/patients in a mobile setting. They are responsible for completing their assigned routes in a safe and timely manner and must follow all policies and procedures.

Manages his/her assigned shift to include meal breaks.

• Drive vehicle to client facilities, typically nursing homes, as directed by the company dispatcher.
• Unload phlebotomy tray and take it to patient’s bedside to collect samples ordered by physician.
• Accurately identify patient before collecting specimen(s).
• Accurately collect, label, process, and deliver specimens obtained from patients.
• Reload equipment and all necessary specimens to vehicle for prompt delivery.
• Regularly communicate with dispatcher to report status and location and create all required records per instructions.
• Strictly adhere to Universal Precautions in controlling blood‑borne pathogens and infectious disease exposures.
• Maintain required certifications, health requirements, and operational requirements.
• Keep work area clean and follow all required safety precautions at all times.
• Report any unsafe conditions in the workplace.
• Report all complaints and problems encountered.
• Monitor supplies inventory, report low stock or out‑of‑stock situations, and identify and segregate any expired supplies.
• Report to work promptly, properly groomed, and wear the proper identification at all times when visiting a facility.
• Accurately maintain time records of hours worked and deliver to company as directed.
• Make changes to records only per approved instructions when needed.
• As needed, be on call for evenings and weekends; irregular unscheduled overtime may be required based on company workload or absenteeism.

• Excellent communication and interaction skills appropriate to the population served, including 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 to meet daily driving requirements.
• Proficiency 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 move up to 35 pounds on occasion.

Specific vision abilities required by this job 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 while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The standard medical laboratory environment is one in which potential health hazards do exist. Administrative, technical and professional staff is expected to safely operate in accordance with applicable and appropriate health and safety policies and procedures, as prescribed by the Environmental Health and Safety Manual. This includes consistent and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment.

Associates work in all weather and driving conditions.