Mobile Phlebotomist Float

Mobile Phlebotomist Float

Service Area: Huntsville Madison Decatur Falkville Priceville Athens

Lauderdale Florence Muscle Shoals Cullman Hartselle Scottsboro

Guntersville Arab Albertville Boaz Crossville and Gadsden Alabama

Position Setup: Full-time

Position Summary

The Mobile Phlebotomist Float is responsible for providing professional accurate and compassionate specimen collection services across multiple assigned locations throughout Alabama. This role requires reliable travel strong phlebotomy skills excellent patient service and the ability to work independently while maintaining strict standards for specimen integrity safety confidentiality and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

Travel to assigned client sites healthcare facilities long-term care facilities and other designated collection locations within the assigned Alabama service area.

Perform venipuncture capillary collections and other approved specimen collection procedures according to company policies and laboratory requirements.

Verify patient identity using required identifiers before collection and ensure requisitions labels and documentation are accurate and complete.

Prepare label process package store and transport specimens properly to maintain sample integrity and meet laboratory testing standards.

Follow all applicable safety infection control bloodborne pathogen HIPAA OSHA and universal precaution requirements.

Provide professional courteous and reassuring service to patients clients caregivers and facility staff.

Maintain accurate records of collections missed draws cancellations patient concerns specimen issues and route activity.

Communicate schedule changes specimen concerns supply needs patient issues or operational delays to management in a timely manner.

Maintain assigned supplies equipment and mobile collection materials in a clean organized and ready-to-use condition.

Support multiple locations as needed and adapt to changing daily routes patient volumes and business needs.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Completion of a phlebotomy training program or equivalent hands-on phlebotomy experience.

Previous phlebotomy experience required preferably in mobile outpatient laboratory hospital long-term care or patient service center settings.

Demonstrated ability to perform successful blood draws on a diverse patient population.

Valid drivers license reliable transportation proof of current auto insurance and clean Motor Vehicle Report required.

Ability and willingness to travel throughout the assigned Alabama territory including Huntsville Madison Decatur Falkville Priceville Athens Lauderdale Florence Muscle Shoals Cullman Hartselle Scottsboro Guntersville Arab Albertville Boaz Crossville and Gadsden.

Ability to work independently manage time effectively and follow assigned routes and schedules.

Strong attention to detail professional communication skills and commitment to patient confidentiality.

Basic computer mobile device and documentation skills.

Ability to pass required background screening drug screening driving record review and any applicable health or compliance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Phlebotomy certification preferred where applicable.

Experience with geriatric pediatric difficult-draw home health or facility-based collections.

Experience handling laboratory requisitions specimen processing courier handoff and chain-of-custody procedures.

Knowledge of specimen stability temperature requirements order of draw and proper tube selection.

Travel and Schedule Expectations

This is a float position supporting multiple locations across a broad Alabama service territory. The employee must be available for regional travel and may be assigned to different cities or routes based on business needs. Schedule may vary and may include early mornings extended travel days occasional weekends or additional coverage as needed.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand walk bend reach and sit for extended periods during collections and travel.

Ability to lift and carry mobile phlebotomy supplies and equipment as needed.

Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle for frequent regional travel.

Ability to use standard phlebotomy equipment personal protective equipment computers and mobile devices.

Core Competencies

Patient-centered service and professional bedside manner.

Accuracy in specimen collection labeling documentation and transport.

Reliability punctuality and strong route-management skills.

Sound judgment confidentiality and compliance awareness.

Flexibility to support changing schedules locations and operational priorities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.