Mobile Phlebotomist

TridentCare; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

TridentCare is seeking a Mobile Phlebotomist to provide clinical pre-analytical laboratory services at patient bedsides across our mobile routes. Under supervision, you will collect specimens, ensure proper labeling, and deliver samples to the lab, while adhering to safety and Universal Precautions.

You will drive to client facilities, maintain records, and coordinate with dispatchers. The role requires venipuncture expertise, a valid phlebotomy license (state), a valid driver's license, and

Qualifications

• Must have a current, valid State phlebotomy license (if required).
• Must have a current, valid State Driver’s license; car insurance; good driving record; vehicle in good working condition.

Responsibilities

• Drive vehicle to client facilities, typically nursing homes, as directed by dispatcher.
• Unload phlebotomy tray and bring it to patient’s bedside to collect samples ordered by physician.
• Accurately identify patient before collecting specimen(s).
• Accurately collect, label, process, and deliver specimens obtained from patients.
• Reload equipment and all necessary specimens to vehicle for prompt delivery.
• Regularly communicate with dispatcher to report status and location.
• Maintain required certifications, health requirements, and operational requirements.
• Keep work area clean.
• Follow all required safety precautions at all times.
• Report unsafe conditions, complaints, and problems encountered.
• Monitor supplies inventory; report low stock or out-of-stock situations; identify expired supplies.

Skills

Communication

Patient respect

Regular attendance

Phlebotomy license

Driver's license

Venipuncture

Lab operations

Sterile technique

Safety procedures

Job description

Role

The Mobile Phlebotomist, under the general supervision of the Phlebotomy Supervisor, works to provide clinical pre-analytical laboratory services to our clients/patients in a mobile setting. They are responsible for completing their assigned routes in a safe and timely manner and must follow all policies and procedures.

Tasks And Responsibilities

• Drive vehicle to client facilities, typically nursing homes, as directed by company dispatcher.
• Unload phlebotomy tray and bring it to patient’s bedside to collect samples ordered by physician.
• Accurately identify patient before collecting specimen(s).
• Accurately collect, label, process, and deliver specimens obtained from patients.
• Reload equipment and all necessary specimens to vehicle for prompt delivery.
• Regularly communicate with dispatcher to report status and location.
• Strict adherence to Universal Precautions in controlling blood‑borne pathogens and infectious disease exposures.
• Maintain required certifications, health requirements, and operational requirements.
• Keep work area clean.
• Follow all required safety precautions at all times.
• Report any unsafe conditions in the workplace.
• Report all complaints and problems encountered.
• Monitor supplies inventory; report low stock or out‑of‑stock situations; identify and segregate any expired supplies.
• Report to work promptly, properly groomed and wear the proper identification at all times when visiting a facility.
• Accurately maintain time records of hours worked and deliver to company as directed.
• Manage assigned shift to include meal breaks.
• Follow all specimen preservation, patient preparation and specimen management processes and procedures as written without personal deviation.
• Use only approved current documents.
• Make changes to records only per approved instructions as needed.
• Be available for on‑call evenings and weekends; irregular unscheduled overtime as needed based on the company workload or absenteeism.

Required Skills

• Practice excellent communication and interaction skills specific to the population served, including the pediatric and geriatric communities.
• Treat customers and patients with respect, dignity, and discretion; acknowledge residents’ rights and patients’ right to refuse.
• Demonstrate regular attendance.
• Must have a current, valid State phlebotomy license (if required).
• Must have a current, valid State Driver’s license; car insurance; good driving record; possess a vehicle in good working condition suitable to meet daily driving requirements.
• Proficient in venipuncture and skin puncture using both vacutainer and syringe techniques.
• Knowledge of laboratory operations.
• Maintain sterile, sanitary conditions to prevent contamination.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, handle or feel, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may lift and or move up to 35 pounds on occasion.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an Associate may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The standard medical laboratory environment is one in which potential health hazards do exist. Administrative, technical and professional staff is expected to safely operate in accordance with applicable and appropriate health and safety policies and procedures, as prescribed by the Environmental Health and Safety Manual. This includes consistent and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment.

Associates work in all weather and driving conditions.