Mobile Phlebotomist

Full Time Shift: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm and every other weekend.
Pay Range: $17.50-$21.50 Based on experience with Mileage reimbursement!

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

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Drives vehicle to client facilities, typically nursing homes, as directed by company dispatcher.
* Unloads phlebotomy supplies 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, if applicable
* Must have a current, valid State Driver's license; car insurance; good driving record; 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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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 by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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.

BENEFITS:

TridentCare offers a robust benefit package to full time employees. Part time employees are eligible for many of the same below, pro-rated. Benefits include:

• Health Insurance after 30 days
• Medical insurance allowance, giving you the freedom to customize your plan to fit your needs
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Company paid life insurance
• Two weeks of vacation time
• Sick time
• 6 paid Company recognized holidays/ 2 paid float holidays
• 401(k)

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