Outreach Phlebotomist

The Outreach phlebotomist is responsible for collecting blood specimens on all age groups and preparing specimens for transport to testing lab (s). This is a fast-paced, customer-focused environment with high patient volume.   The ability to work independently and efficiently is essential.  Self-motivated with excellent customer service skills are a must. An eye for detail and a high degree of accuracy in interpreting physician orders is crucial.  Other duties include answering the phone and responding to patient/MD requests for lab results, fasting requirements and hours of operation. Must have reliable transportation and be willing to travel around the service area – Monmouth and Ocean counties. Must be comfortable working alone. Must be willing to drive in bad weather – Outreach operations do not stop during inclement weather

Outreach Phlebotomist

• Collect blood specimens on young children to senior citizens through venipuncture, capillary fingerstick, or heelstick
• Obtain blood according to lab policy and procedure with minimal bruising to patient
• Label tubes appropriately with initials, date and time
• Prepare specimens for shipment to testing lab (s)
• Interpret physician orders and perform computer order entry accurately
• Properly instruct patients in specimen collection, e.g., clean catch urines
• Maintain work area in a clean and orderly manner
• Register patients and perform order entry accurately
• Scan documents into the medical record
• Secure patient signatures on ABN’s
• Secure patient signature on consents
• Open facility/Close facility

Nursing Homes

Travel to nursing home accounts in Monmouth and Ocean counties using own vehicle or hospital vehicle.

• Collect blood specimens residents of Nursing Homes through venipuncture
• Obtain blood according to lab policy and procedure with minimal bruising to patient
• Label tubes at the bedside with initials, date and time
• Interpret physician orders and perform computer order entry accurately

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required

 

Work Experience:

Phlebotomy experience preferred (Inpatient)

Three years’ experience as ASCP-certified phlebotomy technician preferred (Outreach)

 

Licenses and Certifications:

Certification preferred

   

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Proficient computer skills required for registering patients and ordering lab tests

Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team

 

 

Working Conditions:

Works in a normal hospital environment with frequent exposure to sick or injured patients.

 

Exposure:

Daily potential for exposure to blood and/or body fluids.

 

Physical Demands:

Sitting – Rarely

Standing/Walking – Continuously

Kneeling/Stooping – Rarely

Bending/Climbing – Occasionally

Reaching above shoulder, at waist or below waist – Rarely

Lifting/Pushing or Pulling up to 40 pounds – Never

Lifting/Pushing or Pulling over 40 pounds – Rarely

Typing/Filing – Rarely

 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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