What are the responsibilities and job description for the STAT Mobile Phlebotomist position at CompuNet Clinical Laboratories?
Position Summary:
Phlebotomist travels to Long-Term Care Facilities (LTC) and other offsite collection facilities to collect and process specimens for testing. The LTC phlebotomist is expected to “float” between long-term care facilities and patient homes to provide quality phlebotomy skills and specimen processing at each facility depending on need.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
Perform all phlebotomy (venipunctures and capillary punctures)/processing duties as outlined in the departmental procedure manual.
Follow proper procedures for patient identification and labeling of laboratory specimens.
Process specimens to maintain specimen integrity for specimen transport to testing facility.
Perform training responsibilities if needed.
Operate and maintain departmental equipment, including but not limited to, computers and printers.
Correctly read, collect, and receive all laboratory tests ordered.
Complete training when new procedures are introduced, or current procedures are changed.
Comply with all LTC and other facility, departmental, company, safety and regulatory policies and procedures.
Work as a team and perform all duties according to CompuNet’s behavioral standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Must be high school graduate or equivalent
Must have recent phlebotomy training or experience with at least 50 successful venipunctures completed (100 successful venipunctures preferred)
Experience working in long-term care setting is a plus
Must have reliable transportation for driving to each facility
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license
Must maintain and show proof of liability automotive insurance
Safety & Physical Demands:
Must be able to stand for the entirety of the shift
Exposure to biohazard substances and hazardous chemicals
Adherence to safety, ergonomic, and health policies
Compliance with PPE requirements in lab or biohazard areas
Completion of required safety training and health evaluations promptly
Proactive approach to identifying and addressing safety hazards, promoting safety awareness