Mobile Phlebotomist - Lima

Colonial Group; Lima, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a Mobile Phlebotomist to travel to LTC facilities across Allen, Putnam, Van Wert, Mercer, and Auglaize counties. This full-time role (40 hours/week) runs day shift from 9am to 5pm.

Starting pay is $23 per hour plus mileage reimbursement. Responsibilities include venipuncture, specimen labeling, and safe transport preparation to testing facilities, with adherence to safety and LTC policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Recent phlebotomy training with at least 50 venipunctures completed (100 preferred).
• Experience in long-term care setting is a plus.
• Reliable transportation to facilities.
• Valid driver's license and proof of liability insurance.
• Ability to stand for long shifts and perform phlebotomy duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy and processing duties as per manual.
• Identify patients and label specimens accurately.
• Process and prepare specimens for transport to testing facility.
• Provide training if needed and adhere to policies.
• Operate and maintain lab equipment and computers.
• Read and receive all laboratory tests ordered; update records.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Driving to facilities

Teamwork

Job description

Mobile Phlebotomist - Lima area - Allen, Putham, Van Wert, Mercer, Auglaize counties

Starting pay - $23 per hour plus mileage reimbursement

Full Time - 40 hours/week

- Day Shift - Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm

Position Summary:

Phlebotomist travels to Long-Term Care Facilities (LTC) and other offsite collection facilities to collect and process specimens for testing. The LTC phlebotomist is expected to “float” between long-term care facilities and patient homes to provide quality phlebotomy skills and specimen processing at each facility depending on need.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Perform all phlebotomy (venipunctures and capillary punctures)/processing duties as outlined in the departmental procedure manual.


• Follow proper procedures for patient identification and labeling of laboratory specimens.


• Process specimens to maintain specimen integrity for specimen transport to testing facility.


• Perform training responsibilities if needed.


• Operate and maintain departmental equipment, including but not limited to, computers and printers.


• Correctly read, collect, and receive all laboratory tests ordered.


• Complete training when new procedures are introduced, or current procedures are changed.


• Comply with all LTC and other facility, departmental, company, safety and regulatory policies and procedures.


• Work as a team and perform all duties according to CompuNet’s behavioral standards.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be high school graduate or equivalent


• Must have recent phlebotomy training or experience with at least 50 successful venipunctures completed (100 successful venipunctures preferred)


• Experience working in long-term care setting is a plus


• Must have reliable transportation for driving to each facility


• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license


• Must maintain and show proof of liability automotive insurance

Safety & Physical Demands:

• Must be able to stand for the entirety of the shift


• Exposure to biohazard substances and hazardous chemicals


• Adherence to safety, ergonomic, and health policies


• Compliance with PPE requirements in lab or biohazard areas


• Completion of required safety training and health evaluations promptly


• Proactive approach to identifying and addressing safety hazards, promoting safety awareness