Mobile Medical Laboratory Technician & Phlebotomist

Mobile Medical Laboratory Technician & Phlebotomist

Moderate-Complexity Testing | Washington State

Location: Mobile position throughout Washington State

Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, with rotating weekend on-call coverage

Travel: Daily travel to nursing homes, clinics, and community facilities

Reports To: Program Manager and Laboratory Director

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled, dependable, and patient-focused Mobile Medical Laboratory Technician and Phlebotomist to join our growing mobile diagnostic laboratory team.

Important applicant requirement: Candidates must possess an active Washington State MA-P credential and meet the education and training requirements to perform moderate-complexity laboratory testing. Candidates with only phlebotomy experience or only laboratory-testing experience will not meet the requirements of this combined position.

This is a combined position requiring experience in both phlebotomy and laboratory testing. The successful candidate will collect patient specimens, perform moderate-complexity and point-of-care testing, safely operate the mobile laboratory vehicle, and manage daily laboratory operations in compliance with CLIA, Washington State Department of Health, OSHA, and HIPAA requirements.

This is not a phlebotomy-only position. Applicants must be qualified and comfortable performing both specimen collection and laboratory testing in a mobile environment.

Key Responsibilities

Phlebotomy and Specimen Collection

• Perform venipuncture and capillary blood collection on patients in nursing homes, clinics, and community settings.
• Collect urine, swab, and other approved specimens according to laboratory procedures.
• Verify patient identity and ensure specimens are accurately labeled and documented.
• Prepare, process, store, and package specimens for in-house testing or transport to reference laboratories.
• Follow infection-control procedures, standard precautions, and biohazard-waste protocols.
• Provide professional, compassionate care to older adults and medically complex patients.

Moderate-Complexity and Point-of-Care Testing

Perform laboratory testing in areas that may include:

• Chemistry: Piccolo Xpress and Abbott i-STAT
• Hematology: HemoScreen
• Diabetes Management: Afinion 2 and DCA Vantage
• Immunoassays: FastPack IP
• Urinalysis: Clinitek Status
• Molecular Testing: GeneXpert Xpress

Additional responsibilities include:

• Perform testing accurately and within established turnaround times.
• Complete and document quality control, calibration, and instrument maintenance.
• Recognize and troubleshoot pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical errors.
• Review test results for accuracy and communicate concerns according to laboratory procedures.
• Document and securely transmit results in compliance with HIPAA and internal policies.
• Participate in proficiency testing, competency assessments, and continuing education as required.
• Follow all laboratory standard operating procedures and manufacturer instructions.

Mobile Laboratory and Vehicle Operations

• Safely operate the mobile laboratory vehicle to and from assigned nursing homes, clinics, and community facilities.
• Complete daily vehicle safety inspections and required driving logs.
• Maintain a clean, organized, properly stocked, and professional mobile laboratory environment.
• Secure laboratory instruments, specimens, supplies, and protected health information during transportation.
• Monitor inventory and ensure adequate levels of reagents, testing supplies, personal protective equipment, and phlebotomy materials.
• Report vehicle, equipment, safety, or testing concerns promptly to the Program Manager or Laboratory Director.

Compliance and Documentation

• Follow CLIA, Washington State Department of Health, OSHA, HIPAA, and laboratory safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate patient, testing, quality-control, maintenance, inventory, vehicle, and incident records.
• Follow established procedures for biohazard handling, exposure control, and infection prevention.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and protect all patient health information.
• Communicate effectively with laboratory leadership, clinical staff, facility staff, providers, and patients.

Required Qualifications

• Current Washington State Medical Assistant–Phlebotomist credential (MA-P).
• Education and training that meet applicable CLIA personnel qualifications for moderate-complexity testing.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biology, Chemistry, or another qualifying laboratory science.
• Demonstrated competency in phlebotomy, specimen processing, and laboratory testing.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout assigned areas of Washington State.
• Knowledge of laboratory quality control, instrument maintenance, infection prevention, and specimen-handling procedures.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in a mobile environment.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and patient-service skills.
• Dependable attendance and the ability to manage a changing daily schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

• MLT certification through ASCP, AMT, or an equivalent nationally recognized organization.
• National phlebotomy certification through ASCP, AMT, NHA, or another recognized organization.
• At least one year of experience performing moderate-complexity laboratory testing.
• Experience working in a mobile laboratory, physician-office laboratory, urgent care, nursing home, or long-term care environment.
• Experience with Piccolo Xpress, Abbott i-STAT, HemoScreen, Afinion 2, DCA Vantage, FastPack IP, GeneXpert Xpress, or Clinitek Status .
• Experience working with older adults and medically complex patient populations.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong venipuncture and specimen-collection skills.
• Ability to perform laboratory testing accurately and efficiently.
• Understanding of quality-control and regulatory documentation requirements.
• Ability to troubleshoot instruments and identify testing errors.
• Professional and compassionate communication with patients and facility staff.
• Reliability, flexibility, and self-sufficiency.
• Ability to prioritize assignments and manage multiple testing locations.
• Commitment to patient safety, accuracy, and confidentiality.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to drive for extended periods and travel between multiple facilities during the workday.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 40 pounds of equipment and supplies.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform specimen collection for extended periods.
• Ability to work safely in a confined mobile laboratory environment.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and safely handle biological specimens.

Schedule

• Full-time
• Monday through Friday
• Rotating weekend on-call coverage
• Daily travel to assigned nursing homes, clinics, and community facilities throughout Washington State

Apply Today

Join a growing medical group where your clinical judgment, leadership, and relationships with patients truly matter.

Pacific Medical Specialty Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Pay: $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Tacoma, WA 98402

Salary : $70,000