Community Phlebotomist - Self Employed

Health Professional-Homecare

At Dynacare, our values are the core of who we are and what we believe in. They inspire us to be our best every day and in everything we do to provide individuals, healthcare professionals and clients with the timely and accurate information they need to make informed decisions and improve patient outcomes.

We have an immediate opportunity for a casual healthcare professional (Self Employed) to join our amazing team. This opportunity will allow you to earn extra income and provide you the flexibility and autonomy in creating your own schedule.

If you are a compassionate individual that enjoys supporting their community with their medical needs this is the role for you. This opportunity consists of visiting nursing homes, retirement homes and private home visits performing venipuncture collections and resting ECG’s. Administrative duties required, as well as collecting money from private home visits.

If you are passionate about supporting healthy lives with commitment and care, please apply today. Let us open the door to your extended career journey.

What this position offers You:

• Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative.
• Able to work without direct supervision
• Excellent telephone manner and proven communication skills
• Dealing with patient concerns, difficult draws or complaints /situations
• Collect blood samples by venipuncture
• Collect various other specimens from patients following specified guidelines
• Performs ECG, following company guidelines
• Ensure that standards for technical efficiency, quality control are met, and

Ministry of Health and other government regulations are adhered to:

• Ensures all inquiries and problems are handled in a courteous and professional manner
• Ensures supplies are properly ordered, maintained and stock has not exceeded expiry date.
• Ensures all necessary documentation is collected, completed, logged and specimens are correctly processed.
• Ensures proper documentation of receiving and recording money as per company guidelines
• Routine disinfecting of work area and equipment is to be completed on a routine/scheduled basis
• Responsible to protect their Health and Safety by reporting hazards and working in compliance with standard Safe Working Practices
• Ensure patient safety and dignity at all times
• Maintain documentation of work-related mileage, as required (mileage reimbursement given)
• Maintain and operate vehicle according to the by-laws and regulations as required
• Responsible to preserve and safeguard all confidential information that comes to their knowledge in the course of completing services on Dynacare’s behalf.
• Responsible to observe and comply with company guidelines and all applicable legal requirements with respect to confidential information and the protection of privacy

You will contribute by:

• Work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to respond to changing priorities.
• Ability to work under time pressures
• Required to lift transport specimen bags, equipment, supplies and waste from different locations.
• Carry items up flights of stairs and in and out of buildings.
• Job may require awkward bodily positions for short periods of time.
• Driving in city and on the highway (either day or night). Must deal with all weather conditions
• Collection and transportation of bio-hazardous substance

Qualifications and Competencies you will bring:

• *Certification or degree required: MLT-MLA-LPN-RN*
• *Previous venipuncture experience required: 3-5 years of experience*
• *A Valid driver’s license, clean abstract, must own and operate a vehicle*
• Nursing Home experience an asset
• Demonstrated skill in phlebotomy, with the ability to manage anxious patients through the sample obtaining process in a pleasant, calming and reassuring manner
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and self-manage and work in a deadline- oriented environment
• Strong attention to details
• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal, at a level that enables you to communicate instructions, clearly and understandably, to patients

DNA of an Ideal Dynacare Employee

I make a difference in people’s lives. I am a caring, collaborative team-player who is passionate about quality and continuous improvement.

• Caring - I demonstrate strong empathy and genuine concern for my colleagues and customers.
• Collaborative Team Player - I know I play a key role in helping the Dynacare team achieve success. I am comfortable in a changing environment, and I can easily manage multiple priorities.
• Passion for Quality and Continuous Improvement - I am always looking to learn and solve problems. I am detailed oriented, adaptable and find ways to make things better.

At Dynacare, we are proud to hire the best people. If you are looking for a meaningful career where you can support healthy lives with commitment and care – we would like to meet you. To apply for this position, you will be asked to submit your resume and complete the application process.

If your qualifications and experience fit with this position, we will contact you to learn more. We offer competitive pay and great benefits, along with the opportunity to grow and thrive with a dynamic, successful company. We hope you will join us in our journey to become Canada’s health and wellness solutions leader.

Dynacare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to the attraction, selection, advancement, and fair treatment of all individuals. We believe that our diversity is our strength, so we employ a diverse workforce and respect the needs of all our employees.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with

Disabilities Act, and the Dynacare Accommodation Policy a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of the Dynacare hiring process.

Job Types: Casual, Freelance

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Morning shift

Application question(s):

• What are your salary expectations (hourly)?
• Are you available to start at 6am?
• Do you understand that this role is a self-employed/independent contractor position?
• Are you available to work only on Monday’s?

Experience:

• Recent phlebotomy (venipuncture): 2 years (required)

License/Certification:

• MLT/MLA/LPN/RN certification or degree? (required)
• Driver's License (required)

Work Location: On the road

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $20.00-$30.00 per hour

Flexible Language Requirement:

• English not required

Application question(s):

• Are you available to start at 6am?
• Do you understand that this role is a self-employed/independent contractor position?
• Are you available to work on Monday/Wednesday?

Experience:

• phlebotomy: 1 year (required)

Work Location: On the road