Job Description

American Health Associates, a premier clinical laboratory predominantly servicing the long-term care industry, has immediate mobile phlebotomist job opportunities in Alexandria, VA. Join a team where your contributions truly matter!

THE ROLE: MOBILE PHLEBOTOMIST

WEEKEND ONCALL ONLY

Good phlebotomists are key to AHA's success!

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follows established phlebotomy procedures for obtaining samples from patients.
• Properly and accurately identify all patients daily 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 and accurately maintain time sheet records.
• Maintains all equipment in good working orders and reports problems immediately to supervisor.
• When on duty, answers company issued mobile device promptly, checks-in and checks-out of client facilities always and is ready and available to work.
• Completes and timely submits written logs, time sheets, and other required records in a neat and accurate manner.
• Must have a current and valid Driver’s License and the required Auto Insurance (100/300/100).
• Must have a reliable vehicle in good working condition suitable to meet daily driving requirements.
• Must maintain a good driving record.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks; take directions and conduct self in a professional manner always.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, required.
• Minimum of 1 year of phlebotomy work experience, required.
• Valid state-issued Driver License; must meet minimum age requirement, 21 years old
• Clean driving record for last 5-years; own reliable transportation, must provide proof of active auto insurance coverage in required coverage levels 100/300/100.
• Clean criminal history, as required for positions with direct patient care; some states require additional background checks including fingerprinting.
• Phlebotomy Certification from an accredited training school or equivalent, preferred.
• Home Draws: Minimum of 3 years of phlebotomy work experience required; additional credentialing requirements must be successfully completed prior to working on our Home Draw team!
• Must possess a passion for SAFETY and CUSTOMER SERVICE!

AHA IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER