What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mobile Phlebotomist / Float Phlebotomist – Chicagoland Area position at Trilab Health?
About Trilab Health
Trilab Health is a physician-founded and physician-led clinical laboratory dedicated to delivering high-quality diagnostic services with unmatched precision, transparency, and care. Headquartered in the Chicagoland area, our team brings years of clinical, operational, and laboratory expertise across toxicology, molecular diagnostics, general chemistry, and hematology. We partner with healthcare providers, treatment centers, and medical practices across the country to support better patient outcomes through reliable testing and exceptional service.
Since our inception in 2015, our focus has remained clear: provide accurate, timely diagnostics while building meaningful relationships with the providers and patients we serve. With industry-leading turnaround times, robust internal quality processes, and a commitment to integrity, Trilab Health continues to set the standard for excellence in clinical laboratory testing.
WHY CHOOSE US
Our Mission
At Trilab Health, our mission is to empower healthcare providers with precise diagnostics, clear insights, and compassionate support so they can make informed decisions that improve patient care. We strive to be more than a laboratory—we are a trusted partner in driving better health outcomes, advancing compliance, and elevating the patient experience.
Department: Phlebotomy & Patient Services
Company: Trilab Health
Job Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Primary Location: Elmhurst, IL (Headquarters)
Schedule: Monday – Friday, starting at 6:00 AM (schedule may vary based on business needs)
Compensation: $19.00 – $23.00 per hour, based on experience
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, Mileage Reimbursement, Career Advancement Opportunities
Position Overview
Trilab Health is seeking a highly dependable, flexible, and patient-focused Mobile Phlebotomist / Float Phlebotomist to support our growing operations throughout the Chicagoland area.
This is a critical operational role responsible for providing phlebotomy coverage across multiple client locations, assisting with same-day staffing needs, and ensuring uninterrupted patient services when scheduled phlebotomists are absent or when additional support is required.
The successful candidate will report to Trilab Health's Elmhurst headquarters and spend approximately 90% of their time traveling between healthcare facilities, treatment centers, physician offices, and client sites. Because this position serves as a key coverage resource, reliability, punctuality, and flexibility are essential.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working independently, driving between locations, meeting new patients, and making a direct impact on healthcare operations.
Key Responsibilities
Patient Care & Specimen Collection
This is not a traditional single-site phlebotomy position.
The Mobile Phlebotomist serves as a key member of Trilab Health's field operations team and may:
Qualifications
Required
Trilab Health is a physician-founded and physician-led clinical laboratory dedicated to delivering high-quality diagnostic services with unmatched precision, transparency, and care. Headquartered in the Chicagoland area, our team brings years of clinical, operational, and laboratory expertise across toxicology, molecular diagnostics, general chemistry, and hematology.
Since our inception in 2015, our mission has remained clear: provide accurate, timely diagnostics while building meaningful relationships with the providers and patients we serve. We are committed to supporting healthcare organizations through exceptional service, reliable testing, and operational excellence.
Our Mission:
To empower healthcare providers with precise diagnostics, clear insights, and compassionate support so they can make informed decisions that improve patient care.
Trilab Health is a physician-founded and physician-led clinical laboratory dedicated to delivering high-quality diagnostic services with unmatched precision, transparency, and care. Headquartered in the Chicagoland area, our team brings years of clinical, operational, and laboratory expertise across toxicology, molecular diagnostics, general chemistry, and hematology. We partner with healthcare providers, treatment centers, and medical practices across the country to support better patient outcomes through reliable testing and exceptional service.
Since our inception in 2015, our focus has remained clear: provide accurate, timely diagnostics while building meaningful relationships with the providers and patients we serve. With industry-leading turnaround times, robust internal quality processes, and a commitment to integrity, Trilab Health continues to set the standard for excellence in clinical laboratory testing.
WHY CHOOSE US
Our Mission
At Trilab Health, our mission is to empower healthcare providers with precise diagnostics, clear insights, and compassionate support so they can make informed decisions that improve patient care. We strive to be more than a laboratory—we are a trusted partner in driving better health outcomes, advancing compliance, and elevating the patient experience.
Department: Phlebotomy & Patient Services
Company: Trilab Health
Job Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Primary Location: Elmhurst, IL (Headquarters)
Schedule: Monday – Friday, starting at 6:00 AM (schedule may vary based on business needs)
Compensation: $19.00 – $23.00 per hour, based on experience
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, Mileage Reimbursement, Career Advancement Opportunities
Position Overview
Trilab Health is seeking a highly dependable, flexible, and patient-focused Mobile Phlebotomist / Float Phlebotomist to support our growing operations throughout the Chicagoland area.
This is a critical operational role responsible for providing phlebotomy coverage across multiple client locations, assisting with same-day staffing needs, and ensuring uninterrupted patient services when scheduled phlebotomists are absent or when additional support is required.
The successful candidate will report to Trilab Health's Elmhurst headquarters and spend approximately 90% of their time traveling between healthcare facilities, treatment centers, physician offices, and client sites. Because this position serves as a key coverage resource, reliability, punctuality, and flexibility are essential.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working independently, driving between locations, meeting new patients, and making a direct impact on healthcare operations.
Key Responsibilities
Patient Care & Specimen Collection
- Perform venipuncture, capillary collections, urine collections, and other specimen collection procedures.
- Verify patient identity and accurately complete all required documentation.
- Ensure specimens are labeled, processed, stored, and transported according to laboratory protocols.
- Maintain excellent patient care standards while creating a positive patient experience.
- Follow all OSHA, HIPAA, CLIA, and company compliance requirements.
- Travel daily to multiple client locations throughout the Chicagoland area.
- Provide coverage for call-offs, PTO requests, staffing shortages, and emergency operational needs.
- Serve as a float resource across Trilab Health client accounts and facilities.
- Respond professionally to last-minute schedule adjustments when operationally necessary.
- Maintain communication with supervisors regarding arrival times, site issues, and operational concerns.
- Represent Trilab Health professionally at all client facilities.
- Build positive working relationships with nurses, facility administrators, physicians, and healthcare staff.
- Escalate client concerns and operational issues promptly to management.
- Maintain a high level of customer service and professionalism at all times.
- Complete required documentation accurately and timely.
- Maintain inventory of supplies and notify management of shortages.
- Participate in required trainings and competency assessments.
- Ensure company vehicles (if applicable) and equipment are maintained appropriately.
This is not a traditional single-site phlebotomy position.
The Mobile Phlebotomist serves as a key member of Trilab Health's field operations team and may:
- Cover multiple facilities in a single day.
- Travel extensively throughout the Chicagoland area.
- Support urgent staffing needs.
- Work independently with minimal supervision.
- Be assigned to different locations based on business needs.
Qualifications
Required
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Minimum 1 year of recent phlebotomy experience.
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
- Reliable personal transportation.
- Ability and willingness to travel extensively throughout the Chicagoland area.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively.
- National Phlebotomy Certification.
- Experience working in treatment centers, physician offices, hospitals, or reference laboratories.
- Experience working in a mobile or float phlebotomy role.
- Familiarity with electronic medical records and laboratory information systems.
- Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout healthcare facilities for extended periods.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
- Ability to drive for prolonged periods throughout the workday.
- Manual dexterity required to perform specimen collection procedures.
- Ability to work in environments with potential exposure to infectious materials and hazardous substances.
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Paid Training
- Opportunities for Advancement
- Employee Referral Program
Trilab Health is a physician-founded and physician-led clinical laboratory dedicated to delivering high-quality diagnostic services with unmatched precision, transparency, and care. Headquartered in the Chicagoland area, our team brings years of clinical, operational, and laboratory expertise across toxicology, molecular diagnostics, general chemistry, and hematology.
Since our inception in 2015, our mission has remained clear: provide accurate, timely diagnostics while building meaningful relationships with the providers and patients we serve. We are committed to supporting healthcare organizations through exceptional service, reliable testing, and operational excellence.
Our Mission:
To empower healthcare providers with precise diagnostics, clear insights, and compassionate support so they can make informed decisions that improve patient care.
Salary : $19 - $23