Mobile Phlebotomist (Independent Contractor)

Contract Mobile Phlebotomist

Biodesix is a leading diagnostic solutions company, driven to improve clinical care and outcomes for patients. Biodesix Diagnostic Tests support clinical decisions to expedite personalized care and improve outcomes for patients with lung disease. Biodesix Development Services enable the world's leading biopharmaceutical, life sciences, and research institutions with scientific, technological, and operational capabilities that fuel the development of diagnostic tests, tools, and therapeutics. Our mission is to transform patient care and improve outcomes through personalized diagnostics that are timely, accessible, and address immediate clinical needs. Our vision is a world where patient diseases are conquered with the guidance of personalized diagnostics.

Location: Western Kansas (in order of preference) Garden City, Scott City, and Dodge City.

We are seeking contract mobile phlebotomists in your area to collect samples in patient homes or workplaces via nasal swab or venipuncture. This position includes drawing samples for blood-based tests that leverage genomics and proteomics to uncover individualized insights about tumor biology. Testing for COVID-19 diagnosis will be for persons without symptoms or those who have already recovered from the disease. Virtual training will be provided for all sample types and kits. This is a contract position, and payment will be remitted within 30 days of invoice.

Equipment:

• All kits and draw supplies (needles, tourniquet, tubes etc.) provided.
• Must have reliable transportation, as samples are collected at the patient's home or place of work.
• Must provide own gloves, sharps container, and have access to appropriate disposal service.
• Must have access to smart phone, computer/laptop, and printer to receive orders and print documents.
• Adequate process for receipt and destruction of PHI as necessary.

Responsibilities:

• Contact each patient within 24 hours.
• Prompt scheduling of appointments (1 to 3 days).
• Communicate with the office regarding scheduling, patient issues or draw complications.
• Specimen collection adhering to kit instructions precisely, to ensure accurate testing.
• Samples packed and shipped same day using FedEx shipping materials provided by company.
• Prompt invoicing of draws for payment.

Education and Experience:

• Excellent phlebotomy skills including venipuncture.
• A minimum of 1 full year of phlebotomy occurring within the last 3 calendar years.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills for client communication and issue reporting.
• Ability to consistently provide respectful, compassionate care and understanding for patients who may be undergoing treatment or be emotionally and physically fragile due to illness.
• Ability to strictly follow established procedures and exercise exceptional judgement.
• Organized method for contacting and scheduling patients and communicating with the office.
• Extreme preparedness and time management skills to ensure all draws are conducted promptly.
• Technical knowledge to print, scan, upload and otherwise manage electronic communication.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for this contract position without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Biodesix requires all new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide valid proof of vaccination as of their start date, to the extent permitted under state and federal law. This requirement is a condition of employment at Biodesix, and it applies regardless of whether the position is located at a Biodesix site, field based or is fully remote. If you are unable to receive the vaccine due to a medical condition (including pregnancy-related), or because of your sincerely held religious beliefs, you will have an opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation from Human Resources.