Lead Outreach Phlebotomy Technician

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A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Performing phlebotomy and processing duties.
  
• Assisting with supervisory responsibilities.
  
• Monitoring and ensuring timely specimen collection and processing.
  
• Distributing and balancing workload among traveling phlebotomists and lab processing staff.
  
• Facilitate development & training for new staff and peer sponsor during their new hire period.
  
• Assist with supervisory duties when needed.
  
• Participate in hiring process as well as input on employee performance, including corrective actions and evaluations.
  
• Assist the Team Lead in developing, training and delivering educational programs for both the traveling outreach phlebotomy team and our Extended Care Clients.
  
• Build a strong working relationship with internal and/or external customers to meet their needs.
  
• Travel to patient locations, these include but are not limited to client�s facilities, and house calls.
  
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
  
• Graduation certificate from a formal accredited Phlebotomy program
  
• Proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association must be presented upon hire or within the first 3 months of employment
  
• A current, valid Driver License is required as well as personal auto liability insurance coverage with the limits of $100,000 per person/$300,000 per accident on bodily injury, and $100,000 in property liability damage
  
• 2 years of (current) phlebotomy experience
  
• Experienced and proficient in blood collection from all patients. (EX: Senior Nursing Facilities, Rehabilitation Centers, Assisted Living Facilities, or private homes)
  
• Experienced with the handling/transport of Laboratory specimens, laboratory safety, medical terminology and laboratory waste management
  

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Associate�s Degree
  
• ASCP Phlebotomy Certification
  
• 3 or more years of experience
  

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• Requires frequent standing and walking.
  
• Manual dexterity sufficient to manipulate blood drawing equipment and make measurements.
  
• Visual acuity including the ability to distinguish colors.
  
• This position is primarily traveling in nature.
  
• The average amount of lifting is 10 pounds with occasional carrying of objects up to 20 pounds
  
• Work requires finger dexterity and eye hand coordination
  
• Working irregular hours including On-call hours
  
• Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions.
  
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects
  
• Position requires reaching, bending, stooping, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers, talking and/or hearing, and seeing.
  

• Follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment.
  

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