Mobile Phlebotomist

Job Description:

• Serve the Medford area as a mobile phlebotomist
• Properly collect, label, store, document, and transport blood, urine, stool, and other specimens to the laboratory
• Follow CLIA guidelines and use at least two unique patient identifiers before specimen collection
• Verify that test requisitions are properly completed
• Obtain whole blood, serum, and plasma samples through venipuncture and/or fingerstick
• Maintain accurate labeling of tubes, primary tubes, and pour-off tubes
• Maintain documentation and identification of samples for laboratory transport
• Perform blood culture collection without contaminating the site or sample
• Explain collection procedures for urine, stool, sputum, and culture swabs
• Follow client-facility safety protocols, including PPE, isolation protocols, and hand washing
• Follow Universal Precautions, OSHA Standards, and HIPAA Regulations
• Maintain daily collection tallies
• Inform the Phlebotomy Supervisor of significant changes in collection volumes
• Request office and phlebotomy supplies as needed
• Promote the professional image of Kashi Clinical Laboratories

Requirements:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Phlebotomy Certificate (proof of certification required upon hire)
• Computer and technology proficient
• Must maintain a current driver’s license and clean driving record
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to perform venipuncture and/or fingerstick
• Ability to perform blood culture collection without contamination of site or sample
• Knowledge of timed, fasting, and random collection techniques
• Ability to explain proper collection for urine, stool, sputum, or culture swabs
• Ability to follow CLIA guidelines, Universal Precautions, OSHA Standards, HIPAA Regulations, PPE, and isolation protocols
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 20 pounds
• Ability to work varying schedules including evenings, holidays, and/or extended hours
• Ability to work around blood and bodily fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions