Mobile Phlebotomist

Pay Rate: $18.50 - $19.50

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drives personal 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.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Practices excellent communication and interaction skills specific to the population served, including the pediatric and geriatric communities.


• Treats customers and patients with respect, dignity, and discretion; acknowledging  residents’ rights and patients’ right to refuse


• Must have a current, valid State phlebotomy license


• Must have a current, valid State Driver’s license; car insurance; good driving record; a possess a vehicle in good working condition suitable to meet daily driving requirements


• Proficient in venipuncture and skin puncture using both vacutainer and  syringe techniques


• Knowledge of laboratory operations


• Maintains sterile, sanitary conditions to prevent contamination

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