Phlebotomist

TEEMA; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

TEEMA seeks an independent MLW Mobile Phlebotomist to travel to diverse community locations, collect blood specimens from patients of all ages, and support the hospital laboratory workflow with accuracy and compassion. You will register, verify, and process specimens in the HIS, transport samples safely, and ensure correct labeling.

The role includes per diem scheduling (24 hours/week) with early morning shifts and alternating weekends, delivering frontline community outreach alongside on-site

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Typing speed of at least 35 words per minute.
• Basic computer proficiency and office equipment familiarity.
• Phlebotomy Certification preferred.
• 1+ year phlebotomy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Travel to diverse community locations to collect high-quality blood specimens for all ages.
• Utilize RO VER functionality for specialized clients and integrate with in-house workflow.
• Safely transport specimens to the main hospital laboratory.
• Unpack, verify, and label specimens and resolve paperwork discrepancies.
• Enter outreach laboratory orders into the Hospital Information System (HIS).
• Label and distribute specimens to correct departments with accurate accessioning.
• Answer inbound calls, assist clients, and document supplies for outreach deliveries.
• Back-up support for in-house phlebotomy team and participate in daily huddles.
• Maintain a clean work area following universal precautions and document mileage daily.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Typing 35 wpm

Basic computer skills

Office equipment familiarity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Phlebotomy Certification

Tools

EPIC BEAKER (HIS)

Job description

Are you an independent, detail-oriented phlebotomy professional who loves connecting with people in the community? We are seeking a reliable and motivated MLW Mobile Phlebotomist to join our award-winning healthcare team. In this dynamic role, you will enjoy a high degree of independence as you travel to various customer locations to obtain blood specimens from patients across all age groups. Beyond clinical excellence in the field, you will serve as a vital link to our main laboratory by registering, processing, and preparing specimens for analysis, ensuring absolute accuracy and quality. If you are looking for a rewarding position that combines mobile community outreach with essential laboratory operations, this is the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful impact!

Duties & Responsibilities

Field Phlebotomy & Patient Care

Specimen Collection: Travel independently to diverse customer locations to obtain high-quality blood specimens using varied, age-appropriate techniques for all patient populations.

Mobile Technology: Utilize ROVER functionality proficiently for specialized clients and seamless integration with the in-house hospital phlebotomy workflow.

Safe Transport: Securely transport collected specimens from the field and ensure their timely, safe delivery to the main hospital laboratory.

Specimen Intake & Verification: Unpack transport bags, validate the number of specimens received, verify identifiers on requisitions and tubes, and proactively resolve any paperwork or labeling discrepancies.

System Registration: Enter outreach laboratory orders into the Hospital Information System (HIS) to ensure ancillary departments receive correct testing orders, prioritizing the workload for timely processing.

Distribution & Log Management: Label and distribute specimens to the correct laboratory departments, reviewing the "Specimen Master Log" Draw Sheet to ensure perfect precision in the accessioning process.

Client Customer Service: Enthusiastically answer incoming telephone calls, resolve client inquiries efficiently, and compile and document necessary supplies for outreach delivery.

Team Collaboration: Support the in-house phlebotomy team as a back-up, attend daily huddles, and meticulously document field issues in the HIS to ensure seamless communication across shifts.

Reporting: Maintain a safe, clean work area using universal precautions and submit accurate daily mileage reports.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Keyboarding Skills: Demonstrated ability to type at least 35 words per minute.

Core Competencies: Basic computer proficiency, familiarity with standard office equipment, and adherence to professional behavioral standards.

Desired Qualifications

Certifications: Current Phlebotomy Certification is highly preferred.

Experience: One or more years of previous phlebotomy experience, preferably within a healthcare or laboratory environment.

Clinical Knowledge: Familiarity with basic medical terminology.

Specialized Software: Hands-on knowledge of EPIC BEAKER (HIS) is a definite plus.

Location and Work Type

Work Type: Per Diem (24 hours a week), Direct Hire Permanent Position.

Shift Information: Early Morning Day Shift (5:00 AM – 8:30 AM), covering every other weekend and every other Monday, including holidays.

Work Setting: A refreshing mix of independent local travel to community field locations and on-site laboratory collaboration.

Location: White Plains, NY region.

Total Rewards: This position comes with eligibility for our premium, full suite of healthcare benefits and a comprehensive retirement plan to support your future.