Mobile Phlebotomist (Local) — CHICAGOLAND Area
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Position Summary:
VIP Labs is seeking a reliable, experienced Mobile Phlebotomist to work independently and provide professional blood collection services for patients throughout a designated region. This role requires strong phlebotomy skills, excellent patient care, and dependable transportation, as you will travel to patient homes and approved specimen drop-off locations using your personal vehicle.
Key Responsibilities:
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Travel to assigned locations and arrive on time for scheduled blood collection appointments.
- Perform standard and specialized phlebotomy procedures on patients of all ages in a safe, accurate, and professional manner.
- Ensure proper patient identification, specimen labeling, and collection integrity.
- Provide clear patient instructions for specimen collection (as needed).
- Process specimens as required, including:
- Centrifugation using a portable centrifuge.
- Separating blood samples and aliquoting urine when necessary.
- Complete pre-analytical duties such as specimen handling, packaging, and preparing specimens for transport/shipping.
- Transport specimens to designated drop-off sites (may include local hospitals and/or independent lab Patient Service Centers).
- Follow all safety and laboratory policies, procedures, and quality standards.
- Dispose of blood draw equipment and biohazard materials according to health and safety regulations.
- Maintain an adequate inventory of supplies needed to perform daily assignments.
- Properly use and wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) to minimize risk and maintain a safe environment.
Required Qualifications:
The ideal candidate:
- Has experience working independently in the field and is comfortable managing a mobile schedule.
- Demonstrates excellent venipuncture technique and adherence to standard protocols.
- Consistently delivers top-quality, error-free work with attention to detail.
- Understands specimen handling requirements including container selection, centrifugation, and transport procedures.
- Maintains professionalism and strong patient communication at all times.
- Has a reliable personal vehicle and ability to travel throughout the designated territory.
Work Location / Travel:
This is a local mobile position throughout the Illinois area, with travel to patient homes and specimen drop-off locations required.