Job Description:
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.
Sign on bonus Eligible - $1750
Job Essentials
The Mobile Phlebotomist safely travels to contracted facilities and/or patient homes to perform specimen collection using many different techniques and utilizing various levels of personal protective equipment. These caregivers compassionately communicate procedures and instructions with patients and family members and demonstrate empathy during every interaction.
Mobile Phlebotomists are skilled and highly competent as they operate independently with little or no on-site support for difficult collections. These caregivers are expected to provide an excellent specimen collection experience for patients in remote locations.
Duties for this position include: maintaining accurate patient logs, monitoring patient scheduling systems, and patient registration. They may also assist with training and mentoring new staff, preparing and processing specimens, participation in special projects, accurate and timely record keeping (e.g. patient records, mileage for reimbursement) and other laboratory responsibilities as required by site.
Minimum Qualifications

• Basic Life Support certification (BLS)/RQI for healthcare providers.
• Flexibility to work various hours, shifts, and days of the week that may include weekends, holidays, and nights.
• Willing to participate in on-call shift coverage, according to department needs. Willing to float to other locations or sites as needed for site coverage.
• Willing to cover draw sites after completing draws at care facilities, home draws, or health fairs.
• Current driver's license, insured and reliable transportation, and an acceptable driving record.
• Willing to communicate with the phlebotomy team on a personal mobile device.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of phlebotomy experience with Intermountain Laboratory Services.
• High School diploma or equivalent in compliance with CLIA regulations.
• Experience working effectively in a team environment that may include stressful situations.
• Self-motivated and experience working independently.
• Basic computer skills.
• Detail oriented to complete accurate, efficient, and effective service and work product.
• Effective time management skills.

Physical Requirements:
Physical Requirements

• Interact with patients, patients' family, patient care providers, and others requiring the employee to verbally communicate information, as well as understand spoken information.
• Operate computers and complex and delicate lab equipment with precision and accuracy requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.
• See and read lab equipment, labels, monitors, and documents.
• Walk while transporting phlebotomy equipment cart.
• Remain standing for long periods of time to perform work.
• Adjust body, including bending, to perform phlebotomy work.
• Ability to lift 45 pounds from the ground to waist level.
• 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.
• Expected to drive a vehicle for long periods, which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Anticipated job posting close date:
04/26/2024
Location:
Cottonwood Medical Clinic
Work City:
Murray
Work State:
Utah
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$18.29 - $24.84
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