Mobile Phlebotomist

Job Description

Job Description

Mobile Phlebotomist

The Mobile Phlebotomist reports to the Phlebotomy Manager and is responsible for performing mobile phlebotomy, specimen collection, laboratory accessioning, processing, documentation, and transportation services at client facilities, outpatient locations, and laboratory sites. This role includes accessioning specimens into the laboratory information system, operating laboratory equipment, interacting compassionately and effectively with diverse patient populations, ensuring specimen integrity and regulatory compliance, and safely operating company-owned vehicles to transport specimens, supplies, and equipment between locations in Kern County, Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, and San Diego County.

No Remote Work Available

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs high-volume venipunctures, capillary punctures, and other specimen collections in accordance with established laboratory policies and procedures.
• Operates handheld devices and loads specimens on laboratory instrumentation (e.g. centrifuge) following approved protocols and competency requirements.
• Confirms patient identity, follows test-specific protocols, accurately labels all specimens at the point of collection, and documents required collection information.
• Demonstrates the ability to compassionately and effectively interact with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs, and behaviors.
• Handles, processes, and prepares biological specimens for laboratory analysis, including microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, and chemistry.
• Reviews outstanding specimen and collection logs for laboratory, microbiology, and blood bank during assigned shifts, identifies uncollected or delayed tests, and takes appropriate corrective action.
• Processes specimens for referral to reference laboratories, ensuring proper packaging, documentation, and chain-of-custody compliance.
• Accurately processes outpatient and facility orders, provides instructions and collection supplies as needed, and ensures compliance with turnaround time requirements.
• Communicates, documents, and follows up on unclear, incomplete, or discrepant orders and escalates issues to the Supervisor or Director as appropriate.
• Performs clerical and data entry tasks accurately using the laboratory information system and other computerized systems.
• Maintains accurate phlebotomy logs, specimen tracking records, and meal and break documentation.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of work areas, storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers, handheld devices, and vehicles.
• Operates company-owned vehicles or personal vehicle (mileage) to travel between client sites, patient locations, and laboratory facilities, transporting specimens, supplies, and equipment in a safe manner, compliant with state and local laws.
• May assist with training, coaching, and the development of coworkers and students.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Must take all assigned Human Resources and department trainings and classes.
• Responsible for attending all department and staff meetings.

Qualifications

• Highschool Diploma or GED.
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT I) License, required.
• Previous experience in behavioral healthcare setting with knowledge of patient population served by the facility, preferred.

• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record in accordance with Department of Vehicles, Company vehicle policies, and automobile insurance requirements.

Competencies:

• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance & Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits client feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Ethics – Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethics; Upholds organizational values.
• Interpersonal Skills –  Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.
• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Record maintenance skills.
• Ability to work independently and remotely.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.
• Ability to prepare and print routine correspondence, labels, and/or other basic written material.
• Word processing and/or data entry skills.
• Skill in the use of operating basic office equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting.
• Prolonged periods of standing.
• Prolonged periods of driving a vehicle.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.