Mobile Phlebotomist

About the Role:

As part of Sanguine Bioscience’s mobile function, you are serving as the face of Sanguine while out in the field. It is important for our mobile contractors to be comfortable and well-versed in the at-home setting while representing the brand of Sanguine professionally and personally. Mobile medical staff will perform a variety of protocol-specific procedures including but not limited to phlebotomy, vitals, physical exam, sample processing, packaging and shipment of applicable goods, and delivery and transport of materials per protocol. The above activities must be conducted per clinical research standards, including but not limited to IATA, HIPAA, and OSHA. Mobile staff must be familiar with the protocol and procedures being practiced and must be fully trained before performing an at-home collection. Additionally, managing personal inventory of supplies and equipment supplied by Sanguine will be required.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Ensure all field phlebotomy and biospecimens are collected (according to established policies) accurately and on time.
• Carefully label tubes for transport and ship accordingly in a timely manner
• Responsible for the delivery of the biospecimens in a timely manner.
• Disposes of biohazard containers as scheduled.
• Work independently and autonomously at assigned biospecimens draw locations.
• Be responsible for all equipment provided to them.
• Work cooperatively and fully communicates any issues that arise.
• Keep the donor's best interest in mind when arriving at assigned biospecimens draw site. Any unsafe issues or conditions must be followed according to established policies and procedures.
• Available for training throughout the year and at any given time.
• Supplies to be sent to patient’s home prior to visit and include:
• Protective Personal Equipment (PPE) Lab kit (sent from site – allows for quick TAT for home health visit based on understanding of possible short notice),
• Procedures/Collections may involve:
• Blood collection
• Lab procedures per lab manual
• Urinalysis
• Vital signs (Required to use a portable BP device, scale, thermometer)
• Weight, Height
• Demonstrate exceptional telephone etiquette and be able to greet patients in a polite and friendly manner.
• Adhere to Sanguine Biosciences' code of grooming and dress code.
• Promote a positive image to donors, employees, and the public in general.

Position Requirements:

• Certified Phlebotomy Technician Certificate (CPT) or similar depending on state law to include proof of state required immunizations and vaccinations
• 2+ years phlebotomy experience is required.
• Pediatric phlebotomy experience is helpful
• Experience supporting clinical trials is a plus
• As part of submission for application, please provide information about your up to date Medical records to include clearance for TB, Hep-B, and Covid-19 Vaccination
• Ownership of a Mobile Centrifuge (preferred, not required)
• Flexible Schedule Availability
• Must be organized and willing to manage the supplies required to bring to the patient's home.
• Willingness to collect height, weight, temperature, blood pressure- write all this data on a source worksheet defined by the sponsor.
• Willingness to wear PPE
• Phlebotomist must be willing to bring extra PPE, backup supplies and instruments.

Administrative Requirements:

• Willing to drive up to 60-200 miles for a visit.
• Regular access to automobile
• Car Insurance on the automobile
• Track record of being on time
• Ownership of an iPhone or Android smartphone capable of taking pictures.
• Personable and Friendly
• Responsive and has regular access to a working email address
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience using mobile technology. 

Pay:

Pay is dependent on the difficulty of the visit and distance from the patient. Below is our standard pay table but this does not reflect the pay for all visit types, just our low tier, standard visits.

The mileage rate is included in the visit pay.

There are three (3) Tiers of Visits as defined by Client Directives

Tier 1: $80.00 USD

Tier 2: $150.00 USD

Tier 3: $220.00 USD

Visits requiring travel in excess of 200 miles will be compensated at an increase per Visit rate, established on a case-by-case basis.

You may be eligible to work on other studies as well. The contract only lists the standard rate but when you are scheduled for a visit for a non-standard study the pay will be presented to you ahead of the visit and you will be paid that amount.

If you are working on a clinical trial, you will sign an amendment to the contract listing the visit pay for that particular trial.

Sanguine Biosciences is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected classification. Minorities, women, LGBTQ candidates, Veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.Sanguine Biosciences is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected classification. Minorities, women, LGBTQ candidates, Veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.