Mobile Phlebotomist- Per Diem- San Antonio,TX
Sanguine Biosciences · San Antonio, TX · 1 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
Sanguine Biosciences accelerates personalized medicine research by empowering patients with their healthcare data and facilitating participation in medical research. As a member of the patient‑facing team, you will serve as the face of Sanguine during specimen collections, both on‑site and in the field, representing the company professionally and compassionately while adhering to clinical research standards such as IATA, HIPAA, and OSHA.
Responsibilities
- Perform mobile phlebotomy and sample collection, including complex research visits that may involve pre‑mixing reagents, multiple shipments, multi‑biospecimen collections, dry‑ice handling, centrifugation, aliquoting, custom documentation, and same‑day drop‑offs.
- Collect patient medical history, vital signs, blood pressure, and other health‑related data in the home when applicable.
- Confirm specimens are properly labeled, transported, and shipped in a timely manner, ensuring integrity through proper packaging and cold‑chain management.
- Dispose of biohazard materials and containers per protocol and schedule.
- Review daily visit rosters and patient locations, verify kit specifications, and ensure receipt of correct supplies for multiple shipments.
- Pre‑mix reagents and prepare logs for multiple biospecimen collections on the same day.
- Maintain, manage, and certify centrifuge and other company‑administered equipment; perform centrifugation, aliquoting, labeling, and packaging according to best practices and regulations.
- Communicate with operations staff to maintain sufficient inventory levels and equipment maintenance.
- Work cooperatively with patients, employees, clients, and guests; report unsafe conditions per policy.
- Provide high‑level customer service and focus on patient safety during all in‑home and study‑related procedures.
- Maintain an updated two‑week schedule of availability, including field appointments, training, and other duties.
- Participate in additional quality and study training as needed.
- Collect and handle minimally or non‑invasively collected human biospecimens (whole blood, urine, saliva, semen, stool, sputum).
- Work independently and autonomously at assigned draw locations.
- Demonstrate exceptional customer service and deliver a world‑class patient experience.
- Adhere to the employee handbook, dress code, and professional conduct standards.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years phlebotomy experience.
- Certified Phlebotomy Technologist/Phlebotomy Technician (CPT or PTC) or equivalent, as required by state law.
- Active licensure where state law applies.
- Proof of current testing/vaccinations and any additional state‑required immunizations per company policy.
- Familiarity with CDC phlebotomy protocols and active practice of them.
- Strong knowledge of HIPAA compliance.
- Completion of all documentation following Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
- Ability to follow company policies, training, and study‑specific protocols for communication, kit management, in‑home phlebotomy, and biospecimen handling/shipping.
- Willingness to work at pharmaceutical sites when required and follow specific scheduling instructions.
- Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and willingness to manage field and on‑site supplies.
- Willingness to wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to convey clinical information to non‑clinical audiences.
- Provide patient support and answer visit‑related questions.
- Experience using mobile technology and making appointment reminders.
- Ability to perform QA documentation for visit requirements.
- Capability to take blood pressure and pulse measurements.
- Insured, reliable vehicle with a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
- Pass a satisfactory background check per company policy.
- State‑minimum auto insurance coverage; mileage reimbursed at the IRS established rate.
- Willing and able to travel within a 150‑mile radius of home.
Preferred Qualifications
- Pediatric phlebotomy experience.
- Geriatric phlebotomy experience.
- Experience supporting clinical trials.
- EKG experience.
- Experience with centrifuges and pipetting.
Skills
- Proficiency with mobile technology for patient communication.
- Experience using Rippling and Google Suite.
- Strong customer service and patient interaction abilities.
- Ability to work independently and autonomously.
- Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
Schedule
This is an hourly, per‑diem role that allows you to accept or decline work assignments at your leisure.