Mobile Phlebotomist

Mobile Phlebotomist

Mobile Phlebotomist is an experienced phlebotomists responsible for accurate collection and handling of patient laboratory specimens for diagnostic testing in Intermountain and non – Intermountain facilities and various non-medical settings according to established best practice that enhanced patient and caregiver engagement. The Mobile Phlebotomist is part of a group of Caregivers who travel to provide phlebotomy services to patients in settings such as contracted care facilities, patient homes, and health fair settings. They also serve as a member of the Outreach phlebotomy team within Intermountain facilities. This position is responsible to accurately and compassionately collect patient specimens for diagnostic testing while working in a professional, medical environment. They communicate closely and frequently with other members of the team, checking in throughout the day. Caregivers in this role will gain valuable experience and knowledge to help prepare them for workplace and career advancement.

Essential Functions

• The Mobile Phlebotomist performs specimen collection using many different techniques such as venipuncture, capillary puncture, PIVO, and throat swab collections. These caregivers collect specimens from patients of varying acuities by traveling to settings such as contracted care facilities, patient homes, and health fair settings. They are at the forefront of patient care and adhere to and enforce the standards for laboratory compliance and safety regulations.
• Safely travel to contracted facilities and/or patient homes to perform collections and are highly skilled competent caregivers as they operate independently with little or no on-site support for difficult collections.
• Adherence to personal protective requirements in inpatient and/or outpatient settings, including but not limited to gowns, gloves, lab coats, face shields, and masks.
• Intermountain Caregivers in this role will communicate procedures and instructions with patients and family members and demonstrate empathy during every interaction. They will also have opportunities for growth, developing skills such as:
• Maintaining accurate patient logs
• Monitoring patient scheduling systems
• Patient and client registrations
• Accurate and timely record keeping (e.g. patient records, mileage for reimbursement)
• Training and mentoring new staff
• Specimen Processing
• Participation in special projects
• Quality Assurance Processes
• Waived Testing
• Technical Writing
• Downtime Planning
• Continuous Improvement Projects
• Other laboratory responsibilities as required by site or assigned by the team or department leader.
• This position requires organizational skills, as well as the ability to navigate multiple computer systems, work well as a member of a team, and maintain a clean and safe work environment. Candidates applying for a phlebotomy role are resilient and can manage stressful situations professionally.
• Ability to take on-call shifts and participate in holiday rotations, according to department or facility needs.
• Perform advanced collection and troubleshooting techniques such as bilateral nares or non-standard kit collection.

Skills

• Communication
• Patient Care
• Phlebotomy
• Laboratory Operations
• Regulatory Requirements
• Computer Literacy
• Teamwork
• Work Independently
• Complex Problem Solving
• Training and Mentoring
• Clinical Staffing
• Ability to work under pressure
• Self-motivated
• Work Independently
• Time management

Qualifications

• BLS Required
• High School Diploma or equivalent in compliance with CLIA regulation, required.
• Current driver's license, insured and reliable transportation, and an acceptable driving record, required.
• Communicate with the phlebotomy team on a personal mobile device.
• One year of Intermountain Laboratory Services phlebotomy experience, phlebotomy training or certification as approved by manager/supervisor, Preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
• For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Location

Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital

Work City: Provo

Work State: Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$19.31 - $26.22