Mobile Phlebotomist

15300 Intermountain Central Laboratory; United States; On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking a Mobile Phlebotomist to collect patient specimens across settings, including contracted facilities, homes, and health fairs. You will perform venipuncture, capillary puncture, PIVO, and throat swabs with accuracy and compassion.

Travel between sites in Murray, UT, while maintaining safety, charting, and compliance. This role requires excellent communication, reliability, and the ability to work independently within a team.

Qualifications

• BLS is required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent per CLIA regulation.
• Current driver’s license with reliable transportation and acceptable driving record.
• Phlebotomy experience or training preferred by supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture, capillary puncture, PIVO, and throat swabs.
• Travel to contracted facilities, patient homes, and health fair settings.
• Maintain compliance with safety and laboratory regulations.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Phlebotomy

Laboratory Operations

Regulatory

Computer Literacy

Teamwork

Independence

Problem Solving

Mentoring

Time management

Education

BLS Certification

High School Diploma or GED

Driver's license

Phlebotomy experience preferred

Tools

Mobile device

Job description

Mobile Phlebotomist

Job Description: Mobile Phlebotomist is an experienced phlebotomists responsible for accurate collection and handling of patient laboratory specimens for diagnostic testing in Intermountain and non – Intermountain facilities and various non-medical settings according to established best practice that enhanced patient and caregiver engagement. The Mobile Phlebotomist is part of a group of Caregivers who travel to provide phlebotomy services to patients in settings such as contracted care facilities, patient homes, and health fair settings. They also serve as a member of the Outreach phlebotomy team within Intermountain facilities. This position is responsible to accurately and compassionately collect patient specimens for diagnostic testing while working in a professional, medical environment. They communicate closely and frequently with other members of the team, checking in throughout the day. Caregivers in this role will gain valuable experience and knowledge to help prepare them for workplace and career advancement.

Essential Functions

The Mobile Phlebotomist performs specimen collection using many different techniques such as venipuncture, capillary puncture, PIVO, and throat swab collections. These caregivers collect specimens from patients of varying acuities by traveling to settings such as contracted care facilities, patient homes, and health fair settings. They are at the forefront of patient care and adhere to and enforce the standards for laboratory compliance and safety regulations. Safely travel to contracted facilities and/or patient homes to perform collections and are highly skilled competent caregivers as they operate independently with little or no on-site support for difficult collections. Adherence to personal protective requirements in inpatient and/or outpatient settings, including but not limited to gowns, gloves, lab coats, face shields, and masks. Intermountain Caregivers in this role will communicate procedures and instructions with patients and family members and demonstrate empathy during every interaction. They will also have opportunities for growth, developing skills such as: Maintaining accurate patient logs Monitoring patient scheduling systems Patient and client registrations Accurate and timely record keeping (e.g. patient records, mileage for reimbursement) Training and mentoring new staff Specimen Processing Participation in special projects Quality Assurance Processes Waived Testing Technical Writing Downtime Planning Continuous Improvement Projects Other laboratory responsibilities as required by site or assigned by the team or department leader.

This position requires organizational skills, as well as the ability to navigate multiple computer systems, work well as a member of a team, and maintain a clean and safe work environment. Candidates applying for a phlebotomy role are resilient and can manage stressful situations professionally. Ability to take on-call shifts and participate in holiday rotations, according to department or facility needs. Perform advanced collection and troubleshooting techniques such as bilateral nares or non-standard kit collection.

Skills

• Communication


• Patient Care


• Phlebotomy


• Laboratory Operations


• Regulatory Requirements


• Computer Literacy


• Teamwork


• Work Independently


• Complex Problem Solving


• Training and Mentoring


• Clinical Staffing


• Ability to work under pressure


• Self-motivated


• Work Independently


• Time management

Qualifications

• BLS Required


• High School Diploma or equivalent in compliance with CLIA regulation, required.


• Current driver’s license, insured and reliable transportation, and an acceptable driving record, required.


• Communicate with the phlebotomy team on a personal mobile device.


• One year of Intermountain Laboratory Services phlebotomy experience, phlebotomy training or certification as approved by manager/supervisor, Preferred

Preferred Physical Requirements

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies. Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc. Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items. Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.) May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time. For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Location: Cottonwood Medical Clinic Work City: Murray Work State: Utah Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $19.50 - $26.48

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

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All positions subject to close without notice. Headquartered in Utah with locations in six primary states and additional operations across the western U.S., Intermountain Health is a nonprofit system of 34 hospitals, 400+ clinics, a medical group of more than 4,800 employed physicians and advanced care providers, a health plan division called Select Health with more than one million members, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery.

Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment. Learn more.

The primary intent of this job description is to set a fair and equitable rate of pay for this classification. Only those key duties necessary for proper job evaluation and/or labor market analysis have been included. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor. All positions subject to close without notice.