Mobile Phlebotomist / Float Phlebotomist – Chicagoland Area

Trilab Health•Elmhurst, IL

18h•$19 - $23•Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.