Mobile Phlebotomist

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Adheres to policy on proper dress code and Universal Precautions (PPE) always
• Plan and prepare the collection schedule based on the scheduled appointment
• Follow traffic rules and road safety instruction as per local and Govt regulations
• Traveling to specified locations to draw blood samples as required.
• Keeps the collection kit neat, clean and well stocked with supplies for specimen collection
• Greets patients in a courteous manner, responds to patients with empathy
• Properly instructs patients, in the correct way to collect specimens (i.e., for urine, sputum, stool, semen, GTTs, etc.) based on test requested.
• Always accurately label the vacutainers (patient’s name, age, gender) based on the test and specimen required and gets acknowledged from the patient
• Always identifies correct patients by comparing identification details (at least two) on requisition with barcode provided before a procedure is performed
• Consistently draws blood properly using established laboratory procedures in a professional manner
• Maintains awareness of timed specimen’s collection and their importance and attempts to collect these specimens at appropriate time (i.e., Glucose, Cortisol, Timed urine, Hormones, etc.)
• Informs the patient on the scheduled report time • Collects payment for the test requested and provide the cash receipt
• Appropriately maintain the specimens during transportation in accordance with recommended guidelines
• Ensure safe provision to carry sharps and other items used in venipuncture procedures
• Completes registration, due closing, sample bar-coding, dispatch to departments and disposal of used materials as per established procedure
• Verifies the status of dispatch of reports
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information and should not solicit nor accept tips, gifts or other courtesies from patients or their relatives.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Home Collection: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Licence, RC & Vehicle insurance (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person