MOBILE PHLEBOTOMIST

Americanhealthassociates; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a premier clinical laboratory dedicated to the long-term care industry as a mobile phlebotomist. This role offers exciting opportunities for experienced professionals who are passionate about patient care and safety. You'll be part of a dynamic team that values your contributions and invests in technology to enhance service delivery. Your responsibilities will include following strict phlebotomy procedures, ensuring accurate patient identification, and maintaining high standards of quality care. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are committed to excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• 1+ years of phlebotomy experience required.
• Knowledge of patient rights and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Follow established phlebotomy procedures for obtaining samples.
• Ensure specimens are properly labeled and transported.
• Work cooperatively with various departments.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Medical Terminology

Patient Care

Customer Service

Safety Awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Phlebotomy Certification

Job description

Description

Early morning Routes, On-Call, and Home Draw opportunities!

American Health Associates, a premier clinical laboratory predominantly servicing the long-term care industry, has immediate job opportunities for mobile phlebotomists. Due to continued growth, we are looking for experienced and reliable phlebotomists to join a team where your contributions truly matter! By investing in technology and a skilled work force, we can offer a superior program focused on servicing the long-term care industry.

Good phlebotomists are key to AHA's success!

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follows established phlebotomy procedures for obtaining samples from patients.
• Properly and accurately identify all patients daily according to AHA’s phlebotomy patient identification policy prior to facilitating proper collection.
• Ensures that specimens are properly labeled, in the proper tube, and accompanied by a completed requisition, prior to transport.
• Follows AHA’s phlebotomy policy on transporting PHI.
• Maintain and present a positive attitude and concern for patient and staff safety, quality patient care; consistently demonstrate these attributes in consideration of time-sensitive blood draw requirements.
• Must understand and be knowledgeable of the resident rights, patient care, and patient’s right to refuse.
• Ability to obtain blood specimens from patients under a variety of patient conditions.
• Works cooperatively with dispatch, payroll, laboratory, and courier departments.
• Must possess knowledge of medical terminology as it relates to laboratory purposes.
• Knowledge of required specimen preservation, adequate patient preparation and specimen procedures.
• Must be able to work under minimal supervision, work independently.
• Maintains all equipment in good working orders and reports problems immediately to supervisor.
• When on duty, answers AHA’s company mobile device promptly, checks-in and checks-out of client facilities always and is ready and available to work.
• Completes and submits written logs, time sheets, and other required records timely.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, required.
• Minimum of 1 year of phlebotomy work experience required.
• Valid State issued Driver License, required.
• Must meet minimum age requirements, 21 years old.
• Clean driving record for last 5-years; own reliable transportation, must provide proof of required auto insurance coverage (100/300/100).
• Clean criminal history, as required for positions with direct patient care; some states require additional background checks including fingerprinting.
• Phlebotomy Certification from an accredited training school or equivalent, preferred.
• Home Draws: Minimum of 3 years of phlebotomy work experience required; additional credentialing requirements must be successfully completed prior to working on our Home Draw team.
• Must possess a passion for SAFETY and CUSTOMER SERVICE!

AHA IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER