Mobile Phlebotomist- Per Diem- San Francisco

Sanguine Biosciences, Inc.•San Francisco, CA

22h

About The Position

As part of Sanguine Bioscience’s patient-facing team, the Mobile Phlebotomist represents the company during specimen collections and works professionally and compassionately in on-site and field settings. The role performs protocol-specific procedures, including phlebotomy, vital signs, physical exams, sample processing, packaging and shipment, and delivery and transport of materials. Work must follow clinical research standards, including IATA, HIPAA, and OSHA requirements. Phlebotomists must know the applicable protocols and procedures and complete required training before conducting collections. On-site projects may also require managing supplies and equipment inventory. This hourly, per diem role allows the employee to accept or decline assignments. Work may involve complex research visits, home collections, pharmaceutical sites, multiple biospecimen types, centrifugation, aliquoting, and time-sensitive shipments or drop-offs. The position requires travel to locations within a 150-mile radius of the employee’s home using an insured, reliable vehicle. Mileage is reimbursed at the IRS-established rate.

Requirements

At least two years of phlebotomy experience.
Certified Phlebotomy Technologist or Phlebotomy Technician certificate (CPT or PTC), or similar credential depending on state law; active licensure where required by state law.
Proof of current testing and vaccinations, and any additional state-required immunizations, in accordance with Sanguine policy.
Familiarity with and active practice of CDC phlebotomy protocols.
Strong knowledge and understanding of HIPAA compliance.
Ability to complete documentation according to Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
Ability to follow company policies, training, and study-specific protocols and procedures for internal communication, kit management, in-home phlebotomy, biospecimen handling, and shipping.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, including willingness to manage supplies for field and on-site work.
Willingness to wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain clinical information to non-clinical people.
Experience using mobile technology.
Ability to take blood pressure and pulses.
Insured and reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, satisfactory background check under company policy, and state-minimum auto insurance coverage.
Punctuality and willingness and ability to travel within a 150-mile radius of home.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric phlebotomy experience.
Geriatric phlebotomy experience.
Experience supporting clinical trials.
EKG experience.
Experience with centrifuges and pipetting.
Experience with Skedulo.
Experience with Rippling.

Responsibilities

Perform mobile phlebotomy and protocol-specific specimen collection procedures.
Complete complex research visits, potentially involving reagent preparation, multiple shipments, multiple biospecimen collections, dry ice, centrifugation, aliquoting, custom documentation, and same-day drop-offs.
Collect medical history, vital signs, blood pressure, and other health-related data in patients’ homes when applicable.
Follow company policies, study protocols, and procedures when collecting biospecimens and deliver specimens to designated locations within required time frames.
Confirm specimens are correctly labeled, transported, packaged, and shipped promptly while maintaining specimen integrity.
Purchase and handle dry ice before appointments when needed, and store cold bricks in the freezer.
Dispose of biohazard materials and containers according to protocol and schedule.
Review daily visit rosters and patient locations before collection days; confirm kit specifications and supplies for each patient and shipment.
Prepare reagents before visits as required by protocol and prepare logs for same-day delivery of multiple biospecimen collections.
Maintain, manage, and certify centrifuges and other company-administered equipment.
Centrifuge samples, manage multiple samples and spins, aliquot blood components into cryovials, label products, and follow packaging and shipping practices according to training and regulations.
Communicate with operations staff about inventory levels and equipment maintenance.
Cooperate with patients, employees, clients, and guests; report unsafe issues or conditions according to policy.
Maintain customer service and patient safety during in-home and study-related procedures, and provide patient support and answer visit questions.
Keep an updated schedule of availability for Sanguine work for at least two weeks at a time, including field appointments, training, and other assigned duties; attend additional quality and study training as needed.
Collect or handle minimally or non-invasively collected human biospecimens, including whole blood, urine, saliva, semen, stool, and sputum.
Work independently at assigned biospecimen draw locations and provide a high-quality patient experience.
Follow the employee handbook and dress code, and conduct oneself professionally and compassionately with donors, employees, clients, guests, and the public.
Call patients with appointment reminders.
Complete quality-assurance documentation and visit requirements.
Travel to assigned locations within a 150-mile radius of home using a reliable, insured vehicle.