Phlebotomy Floater

The person in this position interacts with the client, patients, and other MAKO personnel in a professional and courteous manner and performs with confidence, both the forensic and clinical specimen collection and processing duties following established practices and procedures. Essential Functions •Ready to travel to a client assignment within a designated region with short notice. •Greets customers appropriately. Treat all customers in a courteous manner. •Ensures all field phlebotomy and PSC specimens are collected accurately and on time. •Collects specimens according to established procedures. Properly explains in a clear but courteous manner the process of the venipuncture (blood drawing) and or other specimen collection (ex. urine or fecal) as required. Reduces patient anxiety by providing a calm environment for patients before, during and after the collection process. •Disposes of blood or other biohazard fluids or tissue, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, or policies. Disposes of contaminated sharps, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and policies. •Completes requisitions accurately. •Enters patient, specimen, insurance, or billing information into computer. Requires attention to detail to maintain high level of accuracy. Communicate with clients to confirm handwritten orders, verify test(s) ordered, obtain accurate billing information, i.e. diagnosis codes, •Researches test/client information utilizing lab computer system. •Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes. Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order. •Package specimens for transport. Stores specimen sample according to required temperature, places samples in appropriate collection container/ tube, accurately labels, follows different procedures as outlined by specific to protocol deemed necessary for transport to maintain integrity of the specimen. Demonstrates proficiency of proper collection methods and proper processing of all specimens. •Maintains required records and documentation. •Maintains daily records and all appropriate PSC/IOP Phlebotomy logs. *Performs basic clerical duties, i.e. filing, faxing, and preparing mail. The person in this position is required to perform electronic data entry. *Demonstrates organizational commitment. •Adheres to departmental and company code of grooming and dress code and lab coat policies, appearing neat and clean at all times. •Utilizes time appropriately. Capable of maintaining fluctuating patient flow. •Displays courteous and professional behavior to clients, patients, and co-workers. Communicates with co-workers and clients in a way that promotes a harmonious and cooperative working environment. •Answers the telephone in a friendly and helpful manner, by incorporating the company name, self-identification and a helpful statement. •Performs duties in independent manner. •Communicates pertinent information/issues to supervisor for resolution. •Contributes to a positive work climate and to the team effort of the department and company. •Ensures facilities are neat, clean and in good repair, takes appropriate action to advise Supervisor of required repairs and maintenance. •Utilizes proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) to ensure patient and personal safety. Exercises all laboratory safety precautions and adheres to lab procedures as stated in procedure manuals. •Perform all job responsibilities in alignment with the industry's best security practices and regulatory guidelines to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information and other sensitive company data.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)