Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Mobile Phlebotomist, where you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality laboratory specimen collection services directly to patients in various settings. This energetic position offers the opportunity to provide compassionate patient care while ensuring accurate and efficient specimen collection, processing, and documentation. As a key member of our mobile healthcare team, you will promote health and wellness by bringing laboratory services directly to the community, hospitals, clinics, and patients’ homes. Your expertise in phlebotomy and patient service will help us maintain the highest standards of clinical excellence and patient satisfaction.
Duties
- Perform blood sampling (venipuncture) and other specimen collection procedures with precision, adhering to aseptic techniques and safety protocols.
- Collect, process, label, and handle specimens accurately according to laboratory procedures and quality standards.
- Obtain vital signs and assess patient physiology to ensure safe and effective specimen collection, especially in geriatrics and pediatric populations.
- Maintain clear documentation of all procedures in electronic medical records (EMR/EHR) systems, including data entry and specimen tracking.
- Provide exceptional patient care by explaining procedures clearly, addressing concerns, and ensuring comfort during collection.
- Transport specimens securely to designated laboratories while maintaining proper handling protocols.
- Follow laboratory techniques and safety guidelines diligently, including blood sampling, specimen handling, and infection control practices such as aseptic technique.
- Assist in training or mentoring new team members on laboratory procedures, venipuncture techniques, and patient interaction skills.
- Support hospital or clinic staff by coordinating specimen collection schedules and ensuring timely delivery of samples for testing.
- Demonstrate physical stamina by managing heavy lifting when necessary and working efficiently in various environments.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in laboratory procedures, phlebotomy, or clinical laboratory work with a strong understanding of laboratory techniques.
- Valid certification in phlebotomy or related field; Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and blood sampling techniques tailored for diverse patient populations including pediatrics and geriatrics.
- Prior hospital or healthcare facility experience preferred; familiarity with EMR/EHR systems for data entry is highly desirable.
- Excellent customer service skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients of all ages while demonstrating empathy and professionalism.
- Ability to perform heavy lifting when necessary and work in physically demanding environments while maintaining attention to detail.
- Strong understanding of clinical laboratory procedures, specimen collection/processing standards, and aseptic techniques.
- Knowledge of vital signs measurement and basic patient care practices essential for ensuring safety during specimen collection.
Embark on a rewarding career where your skills make a tangible difference! We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training opportunities while fostering a positive work environment dedicated to excellence in patient care. Join us today as we bring vital laboratory services directly to those who need it most!
Pay: $24.60 - $29.63 per hour
Work Location: In person
