Traveling Phlebotomist Jobs

The Phlebotomist provides expertise in blood draws and specimen preparation. Their ability to put patients at ease and obtain sufficient samples with minimal discomfort to patients across a wide demographic is critical to our commitment to high quality care for our patients and those of our partners.

PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES:

Duties may include but are not necessarily limited to the following:

• Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes; label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order
• Stores specimen sample according to required temperature, places samples in appropriate collection container/ tube, accurately labels, follows different procedures as outlined by specific to protocol deemed necessary for transport to maintain integrity of the specimen.
• Demonstrate technique/s using straight needles and/or butterfly needles
• Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information, etc
• Understands and complies with OSHA and DEP regulations
• Checks all test requisitions or computer label against script to ensure 100% correct
• Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures
• Package specimens for transport
• Other duties as assigned
• Answer telephone calls, read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries
• Attend annual department trainings
• Wears appropriate attire including all PPE
• Fully understand all of the physicians' orders
• Properly explains in a clear but courteous manner the process of the venipuncture (blood drawing) and or other specimen collection (ex. urine or fecal) as required

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where employed as required by state (CA, NV, WA & LA requires certification)

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Must be willing to travel throughout assigned geography about 100% of the time
• * Provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
• Reliable transportation with at least 4 years of licensed driving experience and possess a valid driver's license issued in the state of residence.
• Minimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast paced lab or hospital setting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent patient interaction skills both in person and by phone

Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to lift 20 pounds
• Frequent contact with water (hand washing and cleaning), biohazardous body fluids, and hazardous chemicals
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time

BioReference Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Health insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Clinic

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating shift

Travel requirement:

• On the road

Experience:

• Phlebotomy: 1 year (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Required)

Work Location: On the road