Mobile Phlebotomist/Phlebotomy Trainer

Position Summary: Under general supervision, collects blood samples from patients for laboratory tests and

transports samples to lab or drop-off site.

Essential Position Duties

¨ Follows established phlebotomy procedures for obtaining blood samples from patients.

¨ Properly identifies patients prior to servicing.

¨ Ensures that specimens are properly identified, in proper tube and accompanied by a completed requisition prior to sending to main lab.

¨ Plans, organizes and coordinates schedule with attention to priority of patient.

¨ Completes written logs, time sheets, and other required records in a neat and accurate manner.

¨ Maintains all equipment in good working order and reports problems immediately to supervisor.

¨ When on call, answers pages within established guidelines and is ready and available to work.

¨ Notifies dispatch of availability for further assignments.

¨ Performs all duties in compliance with established safety and OSHA guidelines.

¨ Notifies supervisor of any post exposures or accidents within established guidelines.

¨ Communicates with patients with compassion, respect, dignity and privacy at all times.

¨ Identifies and pursues self improvement needs.

¨ Performs other duties, including cleaning of company vehicles, as assigned

Compliance Responsibilities

¨ Complies with applicable legal requirements, standards, and procedures including, but not limited to, those within the Compliance Process, Code of Conduct, HIPAA and Corporate Integrity Agreement (CIA).

¨ Participates in required orientation, Compliance and HIPAA training programs.

¨ Cooperates with monitoring and audit functions and investigations.

¨ Participates, as requested, in process improvement responsibilities.

Position qualifications

Core Competencies/Skill Sets

¨ Knowledge of medical laboratory operations.

¨ Proficient in phlebotomy procedures, techniques, including venipuncture, tourniquet application/removal, and decontamination of the puncture site.

¨ Ability to obtain blood specimens from patients under a variety of patient conditions.

¨ Ability to accurately record information concerning specimens.

¨ Proficient in written/verbal skills in the English language.

¨ Ability to understand and follow written and oral physician orders.

¨ Ability to maintain effective working relationships with clients, patients, and the general public.

¨ Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.

¨ Ability to take directions and conduct self in a professional manner.

Professional Experience/Educational Requirements

¨ High School diploma.

¨ Completion of an accredited phlebotomy training program, or adequate phlebotomy experience.

¨ Six months minimum experience in phlebotomy with emphasis in acute hospital, dialysis, pediatrics, or geriatrics.

¨ Demonstrates clean driving record within existing company policy.

¨ Demonstrates current proof of auto insurance coverage.

Certification/Licensure

¨ Valid driver’s license.