Mobile Phlebotomist

Southcoast Health System, Inc.•Dartmouth, MA

3d•$23 - $30•Remote

About The Position

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home. The Mobile Phlebotomist will be responsible for accurately identifying patients, performing phlebotomy procedures, and ensuring the proper collection, processing, handling, and transportation of laboratory specimens in a variety of community-based settings. This position requires extensive phlebotomy expertise, strong specimen management skills, and the ability to work independently in diverse clinical and home-care environments. Service locations may include skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, rehabilitation centers, behavioral health facilities, and private residences for homebound patients. As a mobile role, regular travel throughout the assigned service area is required to meet patient and operational needs. The Mobile Phlebotomist serves as a representative of the laboratory and is expected to maintain professional and collaborative relationships with patients, caregivers, healthcare providers, and facility personnel while delivering exceptional, patient-centered care.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Completion of an approved phlebotomy training program.
Minimum of 2 to 3 years of phlebotomy experience required.
Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
Ability to train, mentor, and provide guidance to teammates and community partners.
Commitment to patient safety, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in specimen collection and handling.
Ability to adapt to changing environments and provide high-quality service across multiple care settings.
Reliable transportation and willingness to travel throughout the assigned service area.
A valid drivers license and reliable personal transportation are required.
Candidates must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check and meet organizational requirements for driving as part of their job responsibilities.
Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.

Nice To Haves

One-time phlebotomy certification through the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC or equivalent) required within 2 years from date of hire.
Experience working independently in outreach, home care or mobile phlebotomy services preferred.
Knowledge of laboratory information systems and electronic order management preferred.
Customer service experience in healthcare settings preferred.
Certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC or equivalent) is required within two years from date of hire.

Responsibilities

Accurately identify patients.
Perform phlebotomy procedures.
Ensure proper collection, processing, handling, and transportation of laboratory specimens in a variety of community-based settings.
Work independently in diverse clinical and home-care environments.
Travel throughout the assigned service area to meet patient and operational needs.
Maintain professional and collaborative relationships with patients, caregivers, healthcare providers, and facility personnel.
Deliver exceptional, patient-centered care.