Mobile Phlebotomist

Description

Mobile Phlebotomist

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 mobile 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

The phlebotomist must service at least one or more facilities during the morning run, pick up specimens, and transport them to the Maryland lab

· 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 and accurately maintain time sheet records.

· Maintains all equipment in good working orders and reports problems immediately to supervisor.

· When on duty, answers company issued mobile device promptly, checks-in and checks-out of client facilities always, and is ready and available to work.

· Completes and timely submits written logs, time sheets, and other required records in a neat and accurate manner.

· Must have a current and valid Driver’s License and required Auto Insurance.

· Must have a reliable vehicle in good working condition suitable to meet daily driving requirements.

· Must maintain a good driving record.

· Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks; take directions and conduct self in a professional manner always.