Position Overview:

Responsible for efficiently collecting and documenting patient samples. This position also is responsible for representing the laboratory in a professional manner while adhering to strict HIPAA guidelines.

Essential Job Functions:

• Arrange daily activities based on urgency of ordered labs and stability for collected samples.
• Review lab orders to confirm what labs have been ordered for collection date.
• Verifies lab orders have been signed off on by provider’s, prior to collection.
• Reassure patients and help them relax.
• Draw blood using sterilized and approved equipment.
• Ensure optimal quality and quantity of samples, per lab test, as required by the lab.
• Records required patient data accurately on the requisition forms and electronic lab orders.
• Completes all required documentation for samples to be processed at the lab (i.e., test requisition forms (paper and/or electronic), admission records/face sheets, patient consents, etc.).
• Accurately labels patient specimen and efficiently packs the specimen for transport, shipping or courier service.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of collection area, self and supplies.
• Notifies support team/management when additional supplies are needed.
• Communicates with direct management regarding staffing/customer related concerns.
• Maintains patient confidentiality in dealing with patient information following strict HIPAA guidelines.
• Maintains professionalism while interacting with clinic staff, patients and physicians.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Must have valid driver’s license and reliable/consistent transportation.
• Ability to travel, consistently up to two (2) hours from home to assigned customer site(s).
• Certified and/or professionally trained and experienced phlebotomist.
• To perform collections in California, Louisiana, Nevada, and Washington, must carry active certification(s) per state.
• Completed phlebotomy training course(s) and can provide documentation of completed training/certification.
• At least one year phlebotomy/specimen collections experience, with references to experience.
• To meet CMS COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for working in acute/long-term care:
• Full COVID-19 vaccination with proof via vaccination card.
• Has met or scheduled to complete required COVID-19 vaccination booster’s with proof via vaccination card.
• High School Graduate or GED.
• Knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook
• Familiarity with laboratory procedures, HIPAA guidelines (i.e., requisition forms, etc.)
• The ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced office environment
• Must have a detail orientation, the proven ability to prioritize work and multi-task.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Medical laboratory
• Nursing home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Travel requirement:

• On the road

COVID-19 considerations:
We follow CDC guidelines

Application Question(s):

• Are you fully vaccinated for the COVID-19 virus?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: On the road

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