TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Drives personal 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.

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

* Must have a current, valid State phlebotomy license

* 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

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)

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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