Mobile Phlebotomist Morning PT

Responsibilities

• Arrange daily activities based on urgency of requests for fluid samples
• Identify patients and their personal information using their ID, documents or other means
• Determine the right venipuncture method based on patient age, health etc.
• Reassure patients and help them relax
• Find veins that are suitable for puncture
• Draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment
• Ensure optimal quality and quantity of samples
• Label samples correctly and send or deliver them for testing
• Answer patient questions and provide useful information
• Keep accurate records on fluid specimens and tests
• Adhere to all relevant health and safety standards while working
• · Responsible for ensuring laboratory urine specimens are collected and provided to the laboratory accurately, with complete information and according to laboratory standard operating procedures
• Responsible for entering patient demographic information accurately into the computer system
• Must be computer literate
• Must be a fast learner· Able to work in a fast paced and hectic environment
• Must be able to provide great customer service at all times and greet all patients in a friendly and professional manner·

Skills

• Proven experience as a Phlebotomist or Phlebotomy Technician
• Experience with effective puncture techniques
• Understanding of proper patient identification methods
• Knowledge of legal requirements about drawing blood, handling fluid samples and use of relevant medical equipment and material
• Ability to use computers to enter information
• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to connect with various types of patients (such as children, elderly, pregnant women) and make them feel comfortable
• Patience and presence of mind
• Diploma in Phlebotomy or extensive on-the-job training
• Certification is a plus
• Experience in drug and alcohol treatment facilities is a plus
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $27.00 per hour

Work Location: On the road