On Call Mobile Phlebotomist

TridentCare; Portland (OR); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mobile Phlebotomist to deliver clinical services in a mobile setting. This role involves driving to various client facilities, collecting blood samples, and ensuring the highest standards of patient care and safety. You will be responsible for maintaining sterile conditions and adhering to all safety protocols while managing your daily routes. If you are a compassionate individual with a valid phlebotomy license and a commitment to quality patient service, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients in your community.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid State phlebotomy license and Driver’s license.
• Proficient in venipuncture and maintaining sterile conditions.

Responsibilities

• Drive to client facilities to collect blood samples.
• Ensure accurate identification and processing of specimens.
• Maintain communication with dispatcher and adhere to safety protocols.

Skills

Communication Skills

Venipuncture

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Sanitary Practices

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

OR Portland, OR
17744 NE San Rafael St
Portland, OR 97230, USA

• Pay or shift range: $19 USD to $22 USD
  
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

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. They must follow all policies and procedures.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Drives vehicle to client facilities, typically nursing homes, as directed by company dispatcher.
2. Unloads phlebotomy tray and takes to patient’s bedside to collect samples ordered by physician.
3. Accurately identifies patient before collecting specimen(s).
4. Accurately collects, labels, processes, and delivers specimens obtained from patients.
5. Reloads equipment and all necessary specimens to vehicle for prompt delivery.
6. Regularly communicates with dispatcher to report status and location.
7. Strict adherence to Universal Precautions in controlling blood-borne pathogens and infectious disease exposures.
8. Maintain required certifications, health requirements, and operational requirements.
9. Keeps work area clean.
10. Follow all required safety precautions ALL the time.
11. Reports any unsafe conditions in the workplace.
12. Reports all complaints and problems encountered.
13. Monitors supplies inventory.
14. Reports low stock or out-of-stock situations.
15. Identifies and segregates any expired supplies.
16. Reports to work promptly, properly groomed and wears the proper identification at all times when visiting a facility.
17. Accurately maintains time records of hours worked and deliver to company as directed.
18. Manages his/her assigned shift to include meal breaks.
19. Follows all specimen preservation, patient preparation and specimen management processes and procedures as written without personal deviation.
20. Uses only approved current documents.
21. Makes changes to records ONLY per approved instructions as needed.
22. As needed, on-call evenings and weekends; irregular unscheduled overtime as needed based on the company workload or absenteeism.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

1. Practices excellent communication and interaction skills specific to the population served, including the pediatric and geriatric communities.
2. Treats customers and patients with respect, dignity, and discretion; acknowledging residents’ rights and patients’ right to refuse.
3. Demonstrate regular attendance.
4. Must have a current, valid State phlebotomy license (if required).
5. 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.
6. Proficient in venipuncture and skin puncture using both vacutainer and syringe techniques.
7. Knowledge of laboratory operations.
8. 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.

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Motivations

Preferred

Self-Starter

Education

High School or better.

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Drivers License

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities