Mobile Phlebotomy Team Lead

Job Title: Team Lead Float/Mobile PhlebotomistJob Description

The Team Lead Float/Mobile Phlebotomist travels to rehabilitation centers, long-term care facilities, businesses, and clinical sites to perform blood collections and specimen processing while providing day-to-day leadership to a team of phlebotomists. This role oversees daily field operations, ensures accurate specimen collection and documentation, maintains specimen integrity, and supports training and coaching of team members. The position requires working independently in varied environments, leading by example, delivering excellent patient care, upholding quality standards, and consistently following all company policies and Code of Conduct standards.

Responsibilities

• Travel to rehab facilities, long-term care centers, businesses, and clinical locations to perform blood draws and specimen collection as a mobile phlebotomist.

• Perform expert-level phlebotomy, ensuring accurate and efficient blood collection from patients in a variety of settings.

• Process specimens, including proper labeling, handling, and preparation to maintain specimen integrity for laboratory testing.

• Oversee daily field operations for an assigned team of phlebotomists, ensuring smooth workflows and adherence to procedures.

• Lead and support a team of phlebotomists, serving as a point of contact and resource for questions, guidance, and problem resolution.

• Provide coaching, mentoring, and on-the-job training to team members to reinforce best practices and quality standards.

• Conduct observations of team members to ensure they uphold standards of care, quality, and compliance with protocols.

• Ensure accurate and complete documentation for all blood collections, specimen processing, and related patient or client records.

• Maintain high standards of patient care and customer service, representing the organization professionally at all client sites.

• Monitor and support quality assurance efforts, including adherence to specimen handling protocols and safety procedures.

• Ensure all specimens are properly packaged, stored, and transported to the laboratory or testing facility within required timeframes.

• Drive and deliver samples from collection sites to designated laboratory or drop-off locations as required.

• Review and manage timecards and related administrative tasks for the team to support accurate payroll and scheduling.

• Lead by example in following all company policies, procedures, and Code of Conduct standards.

• Collaborate with other team leads while maintaining responsibility and accountability for the performance of the assigned team.

• Work independently during early morning hours, making sound decisions in the field and escalating issues when appropriate.

• Uphold safety, confidentiality, and professionalism in all patient and client interactions.

Essential Skills

• At least 5 years of prior phlebotomy experience in a clinical or laboratory setting (donor, plasma, and medical assistant phlebotomy experience do not qualify).

• Expert-level phlebotomy skills, including confident and accurate blood draw techniques.

• Demonstrated experience in specimen collection and specimen processing.

• Previous leadership, team lead, or supervisory experience in a healthcare or related setting preferred.

• Ability to lead and support a team of phlebotomists in a mobile environment.

• Strong quality assurance focus, with the ability to uphold standards and perform observations of team members.

• Proven ability to provide excellent patient care and customer service in diverse settings.

• Comfort working independently in the field and making decisions with minimal supervision.

• Valid high school diploma or GED.

• Ability to drive between multiple locations to perform mobile phlebotomy and deliver samples.

• Strong attention to detail for accurate specimen labeling, documentation, and timecard review.

• Reliable, punctual, and able to consistently work early morning hours.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working as a mobile phlebotomist or in multiple facility types such as rehab, long-term care, and corporate or clinical sites.

• Experience in laboratory or clinical environments with a focus on quality assurance and compliance.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, facility staff, and team members.

• Ability to provide coaching, mentoring, and constructive feedback to team members.

• Organizational skills to manage schedules, routes, and daily field operations.

• Comfort with working within a structured career ladder and growth-focused environment.

• Rehire eligibility may be considered for individuals who left more than six months ago and departed on good terms, subject to HR rehire checks.

Work Environment

This is a mobile field-based role in which the Team Lead Float/Mobile Phlebotomist travels to various locations, including rehabilitation centers, long-term care facilities, businesses, and clinical sites, to perform blood draws and specimen processing. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday from 2:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., with on-call responsibility one weekend per month and otherwise weekends off. The role involves working with one or more phlebotomists at a time and collaborating with other team leads while maintaining responsibility for an assigned team. Work includes driving between locations, interacting with patients and facility staff in different clinical environments, and handling specimens for transport. The position follows a team lead pay scale, with additional hourly compensation for hours worked before 6:00 a.m. and for weekend hours. The organization offers significant opportunities for growth, including a career ladder that allows eligible employees to advance to higher phlebotomy levels and be considered for internal leadership roles before external candidates.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Phoenix, AZ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $23.36/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Phoenix, AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Phoenix,AZ.

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