MOBILE PHLEBOTOMIST

Description

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 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!

Early morning Routes, On-Call, and Home Draw opportunities

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.

· Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks; take directions and conduct self in a professional manner always.

Requirements

· 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