Mobile Phlebotomist Job at The University of Kansas Health System (Overland Park)

Job Description

The Mobile Phlebotomist drives from location to location during the shift when necessary. The person in this position must be able to plan and ensure arriving at the predetermined location at a pre-set time for blood collection on Executive Health Program clients and other patients. Most blood draws will be early morning for fasting labs, but potential exists for blood draws at different times throughout the day. This position will perform standardized and specialized phlebotomy procedures on patients of all ages in a safe, accurate and professional manner. The Mobile Phlebotomist uses personal vehicle, displayed with a magnetic University of Kansas Health System sign, to travel to Health System locations, and/or a patient's home or workplace to draw blood. When not specifically performing mobile phlebotomy duties the Mobile Phlebotomist will be assigned to an ambulatory area and will collect blood samples, receive and process samples and assist with other pre-analytical tasks. The Mobile Phlebotomist follows regulatory, accreditation, safety and hospital standards, policies and procedures and participates in quality assurance and quality improvement activities.

Job Responsibility

Present oneself in a professional manner
Adhere to Mobile Phlebotomy Dress code
Demonstrate exemplary customer service
Perform emergency first aid as necessary
Recognize the need for patient medical assistance and call for support
Ensure mobile phlebotomy totes are equipped with in-date supplies
Maintain a clean vehicle
Properly display a magnet tag identifying the University of Kansas Health System during working hours
Provide clear and accurate patient instructions for sample collection
Sample processing including use of portable centrifuge
Collect blood samples
Receive and process samples
Assist with other pre-analytical tasks
Participate in teaching phlebotomy to CLS students, nursing staff and new employees
Provide mentoring and other training support for other employees
Be responsible for positive patient identification, specimen integrity and sample labeling
Adhere to hospital patient isolation precautions
Dispose of blood drawing equipment according to health and safety regulations
Perform out-patient check-in and order-entry of laboratory tests
Use exemplary “concierge” customer service duties
Maintain a professional image and adhere to the dress code
Perform pre-analytical duties including sample processing and preparing specimens for transport
Perform quality assurance tasks, result faxing, supply ordering, and receipt of surgical samples, tissues, fluids from other departments, 24-hour urine management, and ensuring accuracy of labeling and patient ID prior to processing for transport to lab

Requirements

High School Graduate
1 or more years specimen collection and processing experience
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
Must be able to maintain alertness while driving long distances
Fluent English - read, write, speak and understand English
Must be able to communicate effectively in English
Effective written and oral communication skills
Knowledge of medical terminology related to blood collection
Knowledge of safety practices
Strong attention to detail
Demonstrated skill with laboratory information systems

Nice to have

1 or more years Phlebotomy experience at TUKHS
Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP) or AMT certification
Intermediate Spanish - speak and understand Spanish

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