What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mobile Phlebotomist position at American Health Associates Inc?
Mobile Phlebotomist
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 part-time and full-time 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:
- 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.
- Proficient in written/verbal skills in the English language.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks; take directions and conduct self in a professional manner always.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent, required.
- Minimum of 1 year of phlebotomy work experience required.
- Valid state-issued Driver License; must be at least 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
