Mobile Phlebotomist - AMERICAN HEALTH ASSOCIATES : Job Details

Job Type Full-time, Part-timeDescriptionAMERICAN HEALTH ASSOCIATES is a premier clinical laboratory servicing over 3500 long-term care facilities. AHA is the fastest growing independent laboratory in the nation, currently offering services in CO, DE, FL, GA,IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, OH, PA, SC, TN, VA, WA, and WDC. By investing in technology and a skilled work force, we can offer a superior program focused on serving the long-term care industry.Good Mobile Phlebotomists are key to AHA's success!AHA has an exciting opportunity in the Fitchburg, MA area for reliable and dedicated Phlebotomists! This is a mobile position that offers a limited level of freedom and flexibility that is very different from a hospital or clinical environment. AHA's Mobile Phlebotomists travel to the facilities (ex. Senior Nursing Facilities, Rehabilitation Centers, Assisted Living Facilities, or private homes) we service to obtain blood specimens from the residents who are mostly geriatric.Responsibilities:• Follows established phlebotomy procedures for obtaining samples from patients.• Properly and accurately identify all patients always according to AHA's Phlebotomy Patient Identification Policy prior to facilitating proper collection.• Ensures that specimens are properly labeled, in the proper tube, and accompanied by a completed requisition, prior to transport.• Follows AHA's phlebotomy policy on transporting PHI.• Maintain and present a positive attitude and concern for patient and staff safety, quality patient care; consistently demonstrate these attributes in consideration of time-sensitive blood draw requirements.• Must understand and be knowledgeable of the resident rights, patient care, and patient's right to refuse.• Ability to obtain blood specimens from patients under a variety of patient conditions.• Works cooperatively with dispatch, payroll, laboratory, and courier departments.• Must possess knowledge of medical terminology as it relates to laboratory purposes.• Knowledge of required specimen preservation, adequate patient preparation and specimen procedures.• Must be able to work under minimal supervision.• When on duty, answers company issued mobile device promptly, checks-in and checks-out of patient homes or client facilities always and is ready and available to work.Requirements

• Valid state-issued Driver License; must be at least 21 years old.
• Clean driving record for last 5-years.
• Must own reliable transportation.
• Must have and maintain required auto insurance coverage.
• Must have a clean criminal history record, as required for positions with direct patient care.
• 1 year of phlebotomy work experience, required.
• Must possess a passion for SAFETY and CUSTOMER SERVICE!

If you are qualified and interested in this position, please submit your updated resume and give us a chance to learn more about you! AHA IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER