MOBILE PHLEBOTOMIST

About the position

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.

Responsibilities

• Follow 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.
• Ensure that specimens are properly labeled, in the proper tube, and accompanied by a completed requisition, prior to transport.
• Follow 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.
• Work 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.
• Maintain all equipment in good working order and report problems immediately to the 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.
• Complete and submit written logs timely, 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.

Nice-to-haves

• 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!