Mobile Phlebotomist Job at TridentUSA Health Services, Houston, TX

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  • TridentUSA Health Services
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

ROLE:

The Mobile Phlebotomist, under the general supervision of the Phlebotomy Supervisor, works to provide clinical pre-analytical laboratory services to our clients/patients in a mobile setting. They are responsible for completing their assigned routes in a safe and timely manner. They must follow all policies and procedures.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Drives vehicle to client facilities, typically nursing homes, as directed by company dispatcher.

* Unloads phlebotomy tray and takes to patient's bedside to collect samples ordered by physician.

* Accurately identifies patient before collecting specimen(s).

* Accurately collects, labels, processes, and delivers specimens obtained from patients.

* Reloads equipment and all necessary specimens to vehicle for prompt delivery.

* Regularly communicates with dispatcher to report status and location.

* Strict adherence to Universal Precautions in controlling blood-borne pathogens and infectious disease exposures.

* Maintain required certifications, health requirements, and operational requirements.

* Keeps work area clean.

* Follow all required safety precautions ALL the time.

* Reports any unsafe conditions in the workplace.

* Reports all complaints and problems encountered.

* Monitors supplies inventory.

* Reports low stock or out-of-stock situations.

* Identifies and segregates any expired supplies

* Reports to work promptly, properly groomed and wears the proper identification at all times when visiting a facility.

* Accurately maintains time records of hours worked and deliver to company as directed.

Manages his/her assigned shift to include meal breaks.

* Follows all specimen preservation, patient preparation and specimen management processes and procedures as written without personal deviation

* Drives vehicle to client facilities (mostly nursing homes), as directed by company dispatcher or assigned supervisor or coordinator.

* Unloads phlebotomy tray provided by the company and takes to patient's bedside to collect samples for tests ordered by physician.

* Accurately identifies patients before collecting specimens.

* Accurately collects, labels, processes and delivers specimens obtained from patients.

* Reloads equipment and all necessary specimens to vehicle for prompt delivery.

* Regularly communicates with dispatcher to report status and location. Creates all required records per instructions.

* Follows all specimen preservation, patient preparation and specimen management processes and procedures as written without personal deviation

* Uses only approved current documents.

* Makes changes to records ONLY per approved instructions as needed;

* As needed, on-call evenings and weekends; irregular unscheduled overtime as needed based on the company workload or absenteeism

REQUIRED SKILLS:

* Practices excellent communication and interaction skills specific to the population served, including the pediatric and geriatric communities.

* Treats customers and patients with respect, dignity, and discretion; acknowledging residents' rights and patients' right to refuse

* Demonstrate regular attendance

* Must have a current, valid State phlebotomy license (if required)

* Must have a current, valid State Driver's license; car insurance; good driving record; a possess a vehicle in good working condition suitable to meet daily driving requirements

* Proficient in venipuncture and skin puncture using both vacutainer and syringe techniques

* Knowledge of laboratory operations

* Maintains sterile, sanitary conditions to prevent contamination

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, handle or feel, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may lift and or move up to 35 pounds on occasion.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an Associate may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The standard medical laboratory environment is one in which potential health hazards do exist. Administrative, technical and professional staff is expected to safely operate in accordance with applicable and appropriate health and safety policies and procedures, as prescribed by the Environmental Health and Safety Manual. This includes consistent and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment.

Associates work in all weather and driving conditions.

Benefits:

TridentCare offers a competitive wage and robust benefit package to full time employees. Part time employees are eligible for many of the same below, pro-rated. Benefits include:

* Two weeks of vacation time

* Health Insurance after 30 days!

* Sick time

* 8 paid holidays

* Same day pay available

* Medical insurance allowance, giving you the freedom to customize your plan to fit your needs

* Dental insurance

* Vision insurance

* Disability insurance

* Company paid life insurance

* 401(k)

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