Phlebotomist

PhlebotomistAssignment: Full Time PermanentLocation: Carrizo Springs, TX 78834Shift: 8:00AM - 8:00 PMJob description:Candidates will drive own vehicleMileage reimbursement at $0.38/mile after first 20 milesWill go to a central lab to get equipmentCould drop off specimens with courier or at central lab locationsAll stops dispatched to candidate daily/weeklyUsually assisted living facilities or hospitalWilling to train candidates without mobile experienceCandidate will receive two weeks of shadowing/trainingIdeal candidate would live in proximity of serviceNo ride alongs allowed before hired due to insurance.Responsibilities:Drives vehicles 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.Keeps work area clean.Follow all required safety precautions ALL the time.Reports any unsafe conditions in the workplace.Reports all complaints and problems encountered.Monitors supplies inventory.Reports low stock or out?of?stock situations.Identifies and segregates any expired suppliesReports to work promptly, properly groomed and wears the proper identification at all times when visiting a facility.Accurately maintains time records of hours worked and deliver to company as directed.Manages his/her assigned shift to include meal breaks.Follows all specimen preservation, patient preparation and specimen management processes and procedures as written without personal deviation.Drives vehicle to client facilities (mostly nursing homes), as directed by company dispatcher or assigned supervisor or coordinator.Unloads phlebotomy tray provided by the company and takes to patient’s bedside to collect samples for tests ordered by physician.Accurately identifies patients before collecting specimens.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. Creates all required records per instructions.Follows all specimen preservation, patient preparation and specimen management processes and procedures as written without personal deviation.Uses only approved current documents.