Mobile Phlebotomist Research Team

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

PEAK tuition assistance

Job summary

Intermountain Health St George Regional Hospital is seeking a Mobile Phlebotomist to support research sample collection across multiple locations, including St. George and Cedar City hospitals.

The role involves mobile phlebotomy visits, collaborating with experienced researchers, and on-site patient care with a focus on safety and quality. Ideal candidates will have phlebotomy experience, strong patient communication, and the ability to travel between facilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required per CLIA regulation.
• Current driver’s license, insured and reliable transportation required.
• Phlebotomy training or certification as approved by manager/supervisor is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture, capillary puncture, PIVO, and throat swab collections.
• Travel to contracted facilities and patient homes to perform collections.
• Maintain accurate patient logs and scheduling records; ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Communication

Patient Care

Laboratory Operations

Teamwork

Work Independently

Time management

Complex Problem Solving

Self-motivated

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent (CLIA)

Phlebotomy training or certification

Tools

Driver's license

Personal mobile device

Job description

Intermountain Health St George Regional Hospital

Full time

R185522

Job Description

Mobile Phlebotomist - Research Team

Join a growing research team and play a meaningful role in advancing healthcare through clinical research. As a Mobile Phlebotomist, you will support research sample collection efforts across multiple laboratory locations, including St. George and Cedar City hospitals, while also conducting mobile phlebotomy visits with research participants. This unique opportunity combines hands-on patient care with exposure to innovative research studies that help improve the health and well‑being of our communities.

In this role, you will work alongside experienced research professionals and receive comprehensive training in research ethics, study conduct, and clinical research operations. As your skills and knowledge grow, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a variety of research protocols and gain valuable experience across multiple aspects of the research process. This position is designed with career development in mind and offers a clear pathway for professional growth and future advancement within the research organization.

The ideal candidate is an experienced phlebotomist who is passionate about patient care, thrives in a collaborative environment, and enjoys working independently while traveling between locations. You will be responsible for the accurate and compassionate collection and handling of laboratory specimens while creating a positive experience for patients and research participants. If you are looking to expand your skills, make a meaningful impact, and build a long‑term career in healthcare research, we encourage you to apply.

Work Schedule

• On-site – Position requires on-site presence.
• Core business hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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

• 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.

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:

Intermountain Health St George Regional Hospital

Work City:

St George

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

30

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.

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All positions subject to close without notice.