Lead Mobile Phlebotomist

TridentCare•West Sacramento, CA

1d•Remote

About The Position

This role involves completing a volume-appropriate route, staying informed about facility clearances (like UTOs, same-day refusals, ammonias), and maintaining clear communication with dispatch. The Lead Mobile Phlebotomist is also responsible for training new phlebotomists when no dedicated trainers are available, attending facility start-up in-services, and conducting quarterly trunk checks. Daily tasks include accounting for all route sheets, updating mileage in Datarrive, and making necessary changes for next-day assignments. Additionally, this role assists the APS (Accessioning Processing Specialist) with ordering supplies, closing orders, collecting and organizing centrifuge logs, and managing butterfly logs/usage when no other designee is appointed. The position requires cooperation with various departments, including Laboratory Dispatch, Courier Dispatch, Couriers, Accessioning, Customer Service, and Data Entry.

Requirements

Must have a valid driver's license.
Must have reliable transportation.
Must have a high school diploma or GED.
Must have at least 1 year of phlebotomy experience.
Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
Must be able to work flexible hours, including some weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a lead phlebotomist or trainer.
Experience with Datarrive software.
Knowledge of laboratory procedures and regulations.

Responsibilities

Completes volume appropriate route.
Keeps apprised of AM facility clearance, including: UTO’s, same day refusals, ammonias etc.
Develops good rapport with dispatch for clear communication.
Trains new phlebotomists when no trainers are designated for the area.
Attends facility start up in-service with APS (time appropriate).
Conducts quarterly trunk checks.
Accounts for all route sheets on a daily basis (previous day or days if Monday).
Stays up to date on mileage entry in Datarrive.
Makes changes in Datarrive daily for next day assignments.
Assists APS in ordering supplies and closing orders, if there is no other designee.
Assists APS in collection of centrifuge logs and placement in binders, if there is no other designee.
Assists APS in butterfly logs/usage, if there is no other designee.
Works cooperatively with all other departments, including but not limited to: Laboratory Dispatch, Courier Dispatch, Couriers, Accessioning, Customer Service and Data Entry.