Full Time -Mobile Phlebotomist - Redding CT Area!

TridentCare; Mansfield City (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Mobile Phlebotomist, where you will provide essential clinical services in a dynamic mobile setting. This role involves driving to various client facilities, collecting specimens, and ensuring the highest standards of patient care and safety. You will be part of a dedicated team that values communication and respect for patients. If you are passionate about healthcare and enjoy working in diverse environments, this opportunity is perfect for you. With a focus on professional growth and patient satisfaction, you will make a significant impact in the lives of those you serve.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Collect samples from patients at their bedside in various facilities.
• Drive to client facilities and maintain communication with dispatcher.
• Ensure adherence to safety and health policies during specimen collection.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Venipuncture and skin puncture techniques

Knowledge of laboratory operations

Customer service skills

Maintaining sterile conditions

Education

Technical training or better

Tools

Phlebotomy tray

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Job description

Full Time - Mobile Phlebotomist - Redding CT Area!

Job Category: Patient Facing

Requisition Number: FULLT028894

Posted: February 13, 2025

Employment Type: Full-Time

Shift: Monday - Friday 4:30am-10:00am, Alternating Weekends and Holidays!

Pay Range: $17.00 - $21.00 Based on experience!

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.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drives vehicle to client facilities, typically nursing homes, as directed by company dispatcher.
• Unloads phlebotomy tray and takes it to the patient’s bedside to collect samples ordered by the physician.
• Accurately identifies patients before collecting specimens.
• Accurately collects, labels, processes, and delivers specimens obtained from patients.
• Reloads equipment and all necessary specimens to the 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.
• Maintains required certifications, health requirements, and operational requirements.
• Keeps work area clean and follows all required safety precautions.
• Reports any unsafe conditions in the workplace and any complaints or problems encountered.
• Monitors supplies inventory and reports low stock or out-of-stock situations.
• Identifies and segregates any expired supplies.
• Reports to work promptly, properly groomed, and wears the proper identification at all times when visiting a facility.
• Accurately maintains time records of hours worked and delivers them to the company as directed.
• Manages assigned shift, including meal breaks.
• Follows all specimen preservation, patient preparation, and specimen management processes and procedures as written.
• Uses only approved current documents.

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; acknowledges residents’ rights and patients’ right to refuse.
• Demonstrates regular attendance.
• Must have a current, valid State phlebotomy license (if required).
• Must have a current, valid State Driver’s license; car insurance; good driving record; and 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 are 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

Education: Technical/other training or better.

Licenses & Certifications: Required: Driver's License.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.