Phlebotomist Certified Traveling Tech

Responsible for efficiently collecting and documenting patient samples. This position also is responsible for representing the laboratory in a professional manner while adhering to strict HIPAA guidelines

Essential Job Functions

• Arrange daily activities based on urgency of requests for fluid samples.

• Identify patients and their personal information using their ID, documents or other means.

• 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 sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.

• Ensure optimal quality and quantity of samples.

• Verifies patient identity/billing information and testing diagnostics codes prior to creating orders/collecting specimen.

• Records patient data accurately on the requisition forms/electronic lab orders.

• Accurately labels patient specimen and efficiently packs the specimen for transport, shipping or courier service.

• Informs courier service and lab of samples that need to be picked up immediately or drop off all specimen samples to the laboratory physical location.

• Maintains cleanliness and organization of collection area, self and supplies.

• Ensures a minimum of 50 (fifty) collection kits on hand, per customer site, for all specimen collection types. o Notifies support team/management when additional supplies are needed.

• Communicates with direct management regarding staffing/customer related concerns.

• Maintains patient confidentiality in dealing with patient information following strict HIPAA guidelines.

• Maintains professionalism while interacting with clinic staff, patients and physicians.

Required Skills/ Qualifications •

Certified and/or professionally trained and experienced phlebotomist. o To perform collections in Columbia, MO must carry active certification(s)

• Completed phlebotomy training course(s) and can provide documentation of completed training.

• High School Graduate

• At least one year phlebotomy/specimen collections experience, with references to experience.

• Knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook

• Familiarity with laboratory procedures, HIPAA guidelines

• Must have a detail orientation, the proven ability to prioritize work and multi-task.