Mobile Phlebotomist - Flanders NJ
Centers Health Care
- Flanders, NJ
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Accurately identify patients using a wristband, documents or through known visual identification
- Receive assignments, assemble supplies and equipment required to perform specimen collection according to established standards, policies, and procedures
- Accurately identifies priorities such as Stat, timed, or routine
- 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 proper equipment and techniques
- Keep all sharps, needles, and equipment out of reach of the patient and properly dispose of these and all medical waste
- Follow the proper test tube order of draw
- Use appropriate personal protective equipment
- Ensure optimal quality and quantity of samples for the test and tube required
- Label test tubes correctly and send or deliver them for testing
- Does not attempt to draw any patient more than two times and request help if necessary
- Answer patient questions and provide useful information
- Keep accurate patient records
- Adhere to all relevant health and safety standards while working
- Monitor the patient for reactions; monitor equipment operations
- Educate patient on immediate after care
- Maintain a clean and sanitary space
- If trained on specimen storage and centrifugation, use all appropriate procedures
- Ensure patient confidentiality
- Attend all required company meetings and training programs
- High school degree or equivalent
- Phlebotomy Technician certificate preferred
- Without certificate must have completed a hospital or major lab training program
- Understanding of standard blood drawing practices and procedures
- 2 years proven experience as a phlebotomist
- Good interpersonal skills and communication
- Able and flexible to work nights, evening hours, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts
- Strict adherence to safety regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Knowledge of aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Valid State issued driver’s license with a good driving record
- Must have adequate automobile insurance
- Must have access to a vehicle in good driving condition