What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mobile Phlebotomist position at PSC Diagnostics?
Mobile Phlebotomist
Dx Clinical Lab is seeking a skilled, reliable, and compassionate Mobile Phlebotomist to join our team in Downers Grove, IL. This position involves traveling to patient homes, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and other healthcare locations to perform specimen collections while providing exceptional patient care and maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and professionalism.
Position Details:
- Location: Downers Grove, IL
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM β 3:00 PM
- Travel Radius: Up to 50 miles from Downers Grove, IL
- Schedule may vary slightly based on patient/facility needs and route volume.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform routine and difficult blood draws using proper venipuncture and capillary collection techniques.
- Collect a variety of specimens, including blood, urine, stool, and other laboratory specimens as ordered.
- Perform all types of specimen swab collections, including respiratory, viral, bacterial, and other laboratory-required swabs.
- Ensure proper patient identification and specimen labeling.
- Prepare, process, and accession specimens at PSC Dx Clinical Lab in Downers Grove.
- Package and transport specimens according to laboratory protocols and regulatory requirements.
- Serve as a courier when needed, including specimen pick-up and delivery between facilities and the laboratory.
- Maintain accurate documentation of patient encounters, specimen collection, and chain-of-custody procedures.
- Follow all OSHA, HIPAA, infection control, and laboratory safety guidelines.
- Maintain phlebotomy supplies, collection equipment, and vehicle readiness.
- Communicate professionally with patients, facility staff, and laboratory personnel.
- Provide a positive patient experience while ensuring comfort and safety during specimen collection.
Requirements:
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) or equivalent certification preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of recent phlebotomy experience required.
- Demonstrated experience performing routine and difficult blood draws on adult and geriatric patients.
- Must be proficient in performing all types of specimen swab collections.
- Comfortable working independently in various environments, including patient homes, nursing facilities, and clinics.
- Ability and willingness to report to the PSC Dx laboratory in Downers Grove for specimen preparation, accessioning, and operational support.
- Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation required.
- Ability to travel within a 50-mile radius of Downers Grove.
- Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and provide compassionate, high-quality care.
- Must be dependable, detail-oriented, and able to work efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to stand, walk, carry supplies, and lift/transport specimen and supply bags as needed.
- Employment may be subject to a background check and applicable screening requirements.
PSC Dx Clinical Lab is committed to providing exceptional laboratory services and outstanding patient care. We are looking for a dedicated professional who takes pride in accuracy, reliability, and delivering a positive patient experience.
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Do you have over 500 patients that you have drawn before? Do you have experience with geriatric/elderly patients?
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $20 - $24