Mobile Phlebotomist Outreach

Brown University Health is a prominent healthcare organization committed to delivering exceptional health services through a comprehensive integrated academic health system. The institution prides itself on upholding core values such as Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence that guide every interaction with patients, colleagues, and the community it serves. Brown University Health emphasizes providing customer-friendly and geographically accessible medical services that aim to enhance the health status of people across the region. With a dedication to high-value services and adherence to strict corporate compliance and ethical standards, Brown University Health fosters a supportive environment where patient care and service excellence remain paramount. The organization is also focused on maintaining a respectful, honest, and fair workplace culture in alignment with its corporate compliance requirements and code of conduct. This approach ensures a safe, respectful, and efficient healthcare delivery system while promoting a positive image within the community.

The role of Mobile (Float) Phlebotomist at Brown University Health is a vital position responsible for performing blood collection and specimen processing duties across various Outreach Patient Service Centers (PSC's), patient homes, and Long-Term Care (LTC) facilities, including assisted living environments. Reporting to the Manager of Outreach Services, the phlebotomist operates independently while ensuring compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and safety protocols such as universal precautions. This position demands a flexible, self-motivated professional capable of coordinating multiple assignments involving patient registration, test ordering, venipunctures, specimen tracking, and inventory management of laboratory supplies. The phlebotomist plays a critical role in maintaining patient comfort, managing appointment schedules efficiently, and ensuring accurate documentation and handling of specimens in support of diagnostic processes. Additionally, this role includes on-call responsibilities and requires adherence to travel policies with valid driving credentials as the phlebotomist delivers services to mobile and remote locations.

Key functions also encompass coaching and guiding other phlebotomists, assisting with operational concerns, and participating in quality improvement initiatives. The successful candidate must demonstrate excellent communication skills to interact effectively with patients and healthcare teams, offering compassionate care that respects cultural and developmental differences. Familiarity with anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology is essential to execute specialized blood collection techniques, monitor patients for adverse reactions, and uphold patient safety at all times. This role requires a certified phlebotomist with experience in independent venipuncture, capable of working varied hours and shifts typically scheduled between 6 am to 6 pm. The Mobile (Float) Phlebotomist operates with a high degree of autonomy and professionalism, ensuring accurate and timely laboratory service coverage across multiple locations, including Rhode Island and neighboring Massachusetts. Compensation for this position ranges between $19.03 and $31.39 per hour, reflecting the important responsibilities and flexible nature of the work schedule.