Lead Mobile Phlebotomist

Company: TridentUSA Health Services
Location: New Haven
Posted on: June 7, 2021

Job Description:

Essential Position Duties:

Lead Responsibilities:

• Identifies and pursues self improvement needs.
• Trains new Phlebotomists in TridentCare's policies and procedures.
• Oversees Phlebotomists in a geographic region to ensure optimal utilization of human resources and communicates needs to Phlebotomy Manager.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Mobile Phlebotomist Responsibilities:

• Follows established phlebotomy procedures for obtaining blood samples from patients.
• Properly identifies patients prior to servicing.
• Ensures that specimens are properly identified, in proper tube and accompanied by a completed requisition prior to sending to main lab.
• Plans, organizes and coordinates to ensure attention to priority of patient.
• Completes written logs, time sheets, and other required records in a neat and accurate manner.
• Maintains all equipment in good working order and reports problems immediately to supervisor.
• Prepares, orders, and maintains supplies as required.
• When on call, answers pages within established guidelines and is ready and available to work.
• Notifies dispatch of availability for further assignments.
• Performs all duties in compliance with established safety and OSHA guidelines.
• Notifies supervisor of any post exposures or accidents within established guidelines.
• Communicates with patients with compassion, respect, dignity and privacy at all times.
• Meets regularly with Phlebotomy Manager regarding issues and/or concerns.
• Reports immediately to Phlebotomy Manager any concerns or issues of an urgent nature

Compliance Responsibilities

• Complies with applicable legal requirements, standards, and procedures including, but not limited to, those within the Compliance Process, Code of Conduct, and HIPAA.
• Participates in required orientation, Compliance and HIPAA training programs.
• Cooperates with monitoring and audit functions and investigations.
• Participates, as requested, in process improvement responsibilities.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Core Competencies/Skill Sets

• 5+ years of Phlebotomy experience required
• Knowledge of medical laboratory operations.
• Proficient in phlebotomy procedures, techniques, including venipuncture, tourniquet application/removal, and decontamination of the puncture site.
• Ability to obtain blood specimens from patients under a variety of patient conditions.
• Ability to accurately record information concerning specimens.
• Proficient in written/verbal skills in the English language.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral physician orders.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with clients, patients, and the general public.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to take directions and conduct self in a professional manner.

Professional Experience/Educational Requirements

• High School diploma
• 5+ years minimum experience in phlebotomy with emphasis in acute hospital, dialysis, pediatrics, or geriatrics.
• Demonstrates clean driving record within existing company policy.
• Demonstrates current proof of auto insurance coverage.

Certification/Licensure

• Valid driver's license.

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