Local Mobile Phlebotomist

Mobile Phlebotomist (Local) — CHICAGOLAND Area

Position Summary:

VIP Labs is seeking a reliable, experienced Mobile Phlebotomist to work independently and provide professional blood collection services for patients throughout a designated region. This role requires strong phlebotomy skills, excellent patient care, and dependable transportation, as you will travel to patient homes and approved specimen drop-off locations using your personal vehicle .

Key Responsibilities:

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Travel to assigned locations and arrive on time for scheduled blood collection appointments.
• Perform standard and specialized phlebotomy procedures on patients of all ages in a safe, accurate, and professional manner.
• Ensure proper patient identification, specimen labeling, and collection integrity.
• Provide clear patient instructions for specimen collection (as needed).
• Process specimens as required, including:
  • Centrifugation using a portable centrifuge.
  • Separating blood samples and aliquoting urine when necessary.
• Complete pre-analytical duties such as specimen handling, packaging, and preparing specimens for transport/shipping.
• Transport specimens to designated drop-off sites (may include local hospitals and/or independent lab Patient Service Centers).
• Follow all safety and laboratory policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Dispose of blood draw equipment and biohazard materials according to health and safety regulations.
• Maintain an adequate inventory of supplies needed to perform daily assignments.
• Properly use and wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) to minimize risk and maintain a safe environment.

Required Qualifications:

The ideal candidate:

• Has experience working independently in the field and is comfortable managing a mobile schedule.
• Demonstrates excellent venipuncture technique and adherence to standard protocols.
• Consistently delivers top-quality, error-free work with attention to detail.
• Understands specimen handling requirements including container selection, centrifugation, and transport procedures.
• Maintains professionalism and strong patient communication at all times.
• Has a reliable personal vehicle and ability to travel throughout the designated territory.

Work Location / Travel:

This is a local mobile position throughout the Illinois area, with travel to patient homes and specimen drop-off locations required.

VIP LABS LLC. is a Mobile Phlebotomy company that provides an array of In-home laboratory services to those in need. We service all of Illinois, parts of Wisconsin, and Northwest Indiana. As an essential part of the diagnostic team, we strive to provide our patients with the absolute best possible experience available.