Mobile Phlebotomist

Trident Care; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Health insurance

Sick time

Paid holidays

Same day pay

Medical allowance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

TridentCare in San Leandro, CA seeks a phlebotomist to collect specimens at client facilities, mainly nursing homes. You will drive your own vehicle to locations, unload trays, and perform venipuncture with proper labeling and safety practices.

Must hold a state phlebotomy license and a valid driver’s license with adequate vehicle; strong communication is required for pediatric and geriatric patients. Competitive pay and robust benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current State phlebotomy license.
• Must have a valid State Driver’s license, car insurance, good driving record and a vehicle in good condition.
• Proficient in venipuncture and skin puncture using vacutainer and syringe techniques.
• Knowledge of laboratory operations and sterile, sanitary practices.

Responsibilities

• Drives personal vehicle to client facilities, typically nursing homes, as directed by dispatcher.
• Unloads phlebotomy tray and delivers samples to patient bedside as ordered by physician.
• Identifies patient before collecting specimens.
• Collects, labels, processes, and delivers specimens.
• Reloads equipment and specimens to vehicle for delivery.
• Reports status and location to dispatcher.
• Adheres to Universal Precautions to prevent infection.

Skills

Phlebotomy license

Driver's license

Venipuncture

Patient care

Laboratory knowledge

Sterile technique

Communication skills

Tools

Vacutainer systems

Syringes

Job description

Pay Range: $23-$24, depending on experience

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drives personal vehicle to client facilities, typically nursing homes, as directed by company dispatcher.
• Unloads phlebotomy tray 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
• 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
• Proficient in venipuncture and skin puncture using both vacutainer and syringe techniques
• Knowledge of laboratory operations
• Maintains sterile, sanitary conditions to prevent contamination

Benefits:

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

• Two weeks of vacation time
• Health Insurance after 30 days!
• Sick time
• 8 paid holidays
• Same day pay available
• 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
• 401(k)

Pursuant to the SanFrancisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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