Phlebotomist (Traveler)

Job Title: Phlebotomist (Traveler)
Location: Portland, ME 04102
Duration: 3 Months+ (Possibilities of Extension)
 
Job Description:
The Patient Services Representative represents the face of our company to patients who come in, both as part of their health routine or for insights into life-defining health decisions.
The PSR draws quality blood samples from patients and prepares those specimens for lab testing while following established practices and procedures.
The PSR has direct contact with patients and creates an atmosphere of trust and confidence while explaining procedures to patients and drawing blood specimens in a skillful, safe, and accurate manner.
The PSR will demonstrate Leadership Behaviors while focusing on process excellence skills and sensitivity to confidentiality and accuracy to patient information.
Successful applicants may be assigned to a doctor's office, a patient service center, or as business needs dictate.

• Under the direction of the area supervisor, perform daily activities accurately and on time.
• Maintain a safe and professional environment.
• Performs with confidence, both the forensic and clinical specimen collection and processing duties following established practices and procedures.
• Perform verification of patient demographic info / initials including patient signature post-venipuncture to verify tubes were labeled in their presence and that the name on the label is correct.
• Maintains required records and documentation.
• Demonstrates organizational commitment and promotes a positive image to patients, clients, employees, and the public in general.

 
Job Requirements:

• Minimum of 2–3 years experience required.
• Ability to provide quality, error-free work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal on-site supervision.
• Excellent phlebotomy skills to include pediatric and geriatric.
• Flexible and available based on staffing needs, which includes weekends, holidays, on-call, and overtime.
• Committed to all Policies & Procedures including Company dress code, Employee Health & Safety, and Everyday Excellence Guiding Principles.
• Must be able to make decisions based on established procedures and exercise good judgment.
• Must have reliable transportation, valid driver license, and clean driving record, if applicable.
• Flexible hours required to potentially work multiple locations and required to cover at Patient Service Center/In-Office Phlebotomy locations with minimal notice.
• Capable of handling multiple priorities in a high-volume setting.
• Must demonstrate Superior Customer Focus; ability to communicate openly and transparently with peers, supervisors, and patients; ability to accelerate and embrace change; and knowledge of our business.
• Training locations may vary based on trainer availability.

Candidate must have reliable transportation to get to/from worksite without issue (bus, Uber, rideshare is not reliable transportation). Must be available to work whenever scheduled, be on time, and stay for the entire shift. Excessive absenteeism/tardiness is not tolerated and will be cause for termination.
 
Additional Job Details:
Northern Light Hospital (NLH) — they do not require the contractor to have a physical. Just the drug screen and the credentialing listed below. Please do not confuse Northern Light Hospital requirements with other hospitals.
 
Credentialing Requirements:

• Drug Screen: NON-DOT Collection Only.
• Vaccination Review: Clear for MMR, Varicella, Hep B, TDAP, and Flu (during flu season).
• Follow-up to provide any necessary vaccines/titers within this listing.
• Color Vision.
• Meningococcal Vaccine (Micro Only).
• TB Quantiferon (Within 30 Days).
• Review of OSHA Respirator Questionnaire.
• Respirator Fit Test – Qualitative:
  • Respirator Fit Testing – up to 2 masks (NLH staff are fitted for both an 1860 and 1870 mask).
  • Respirator Fit Testing Supplies (charge applied if Work Health is supplying the masks).