Mobile Phlebotomist
TruArc Health
Summary
The Mobile Phlebotomist is a vital member of the laboratory team, responsible for performing blood and specimen collection procedures in off-site environments such as long-term care facilities and community clinics. This role ensures accurate and safe collection, labeling, handling, and transport of specimens in compliance with CLIA, CAP, HIPAA, and California Department of Public Health regulations.
Job description
Patient Care & Communication
- Greet patients professionally, identify yourself, and explain procedures clearly.
- Provide instructions for self-collected specimens (e.g., urine, stool, swabs).
- Communicate effectively and compassionately to ensure patient comfort.
- Monitor and respond to patient reactions during and after specimen collection.
Specimen Collection & Verification & Accessioning
- Perform venipuncture and skin puncture procedures following laboratory policies and procedures.
- Verify patient identity and confirm valid test orders prior to collection.
- Select appropriate tubes and supplies based on test ordered.
- Document patient details and collection conditions (e.g., fasting status) on requisition forms.
- Follow proper order of drawing and aseptic techniques to prevent contamination.
- Recollect specimens, when necessary, due to labeling errors or compromised integrity.
- Follow all standard safety precautions prior, during and after each patient's interaction such as changing of gloves between patients, using correct handwashing techniques.
- Accession specimens in mobile settings by accurately labeling, documenting, and assigning accession numbers to maintain specimen integrity and chain of custody.
Specimen Handling, Packaging & Transport
- Label specimens accurately and prepare them for processing (centrifugation, aliquoting).
- Ensure proper documentation of collected samples for tracking and testing purposes.
- Ensure that samples are always secured while travelling between locations.
- Store specimens at required temperatures and package them for transport.
- Complete chain-custody if needed and ship documentation.
- Ensure timely delivery of specimens to designated location in compliance with federal and state standards (i.e. CLIA, CAP, CADPH, OSHA and DOT standards).
Facility & Client Interaction
- Coordinate with facility staff and caregivers to ensure smooth specimen collection.
- Clarify orders and patient preparation requirements with external clients.
- Maintain professional relationships and represent the laboratory with integrity.
- Ensure that we are following any facility procedures during the specimen collection process (e.g. Check in with staff prior to collection, provide a list of patients that were drawn).
Requirements
- Valid California Phlebotomy Technician License (CPT)
- Valid California Driver's License
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2+ years of experience as a Mobile Phlebotomist
- Strong blood-drawing skills and proficiency in various venipuncture techniques
- Experience with working with In-Home and Care facilities
- Good understanding of various software programs and ability to comprehend modern technology
- Attention to detail and accuracy in specimen collection and documentation
- Ability to work efficiently and independently in a fast-paced healthcare environment
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Familiarity with infection control protocols and safety measures
- Willingness to adapt to changing healthcare technologies and continuous professional development
Company overview
TruArc Health is a CLIA-certified and CAP-accredited clinical laboratory founded in 2013 and headquartered in Irvine, California. The company operates as a comprehensive diagnostic services provider with a focus on empowering individuals, communities, and healthcare providers through cutting-edge diagnostic and data insights. TruArc Health has developed several specialized brands including Gnosis, a full-service laboratory offering comprehensive testing services with swift turnaround times, and Gnosis for Her, an innovative women's healthcare technology platform revolutionizing breast cancer diagnostic imaging. The company's Gnosis for Her division utilizes advanced 3D Breast CT technology delivered through mobile care units, providing no-compression breast imaging that offers true 360-degree views of breast tissue in just 10 seconds per breast. This technology is particularly valuable for women with dense breast tissue, implants, or those who cannot tolerate traditional compression mammography. TruArc Health also operates Healthy Campus, an end-to-end technology-enabled healthcare solution for educational institutions. With operations across multiple locations in California and Wisconsin, the company combines clinical laboratory expertise with innovative diagnostic technologies to transform patient care and early disease detection.