Mobile Medical Laboratory Technician & Phlebotomist
Moderate-Complexity Testing | Washington State
Location: Mobile position throughout Washington State
Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, with rotating weekend on-call coverage
Travel: Daily travel to nursing homes, clinics, and community facilities
Reports To: Program Manager and Laboratory Director
Position Summary
We are seeking a skilled, dependable, and patient-focused Mobile Medical Laboratory Technician and Phlebotomist to join our growing mobile diagnostic laboratory team.
Important applicant requirement: Candidates must possess an active Washington State MA-P credential and meet the education and training requirements to perform moderate-complexity laboratory testing. Candidates with only phlebotomy experience or only laboratory-testing experience will not meet the requirements of this combined position.
This is a combined position requiring experience in both phlebotomy and laboratory testing. The successful candidate will collect patient specimens, perform moderate-complexity and point-of-care testing, safely operate the mobile laboratory vehicle, and manage daily laboratory operations in compliance with CLIA, Washington State Department of Health, OSHA, and HIPAA requirements.
This is not a phlebotomy-only position. Applicants must be qualified and comfortable performing both specimen collection and laboratory testing in a mobile environment.
Key Responsibilities
Phlebotomy and Specimen Collection
- Perform venipuncture and capillary blood collection on patients in nursing homes, clinics, and community settings.
- Collect urine, swab, and other approved specimens according to laboratory procedures.
- Verify patient identity and ensure specimens are accurately labeled and documented.
- Prepare, process, store, and package specimens for in-house testing or transport to reference laboratories.
- Follow infection-control procedures, standard precautions, and biohazard-waste protocols.
- Provide professional, compassionate care to older adults and medically complex patients.
Moderate-Complexity and Point-of-Care Testing
Perform laboratory testing in areas that may include:
- Chemistry: Piccolo Xpress and Abbott i-STAT
- Hematology: HemoScreen
- Diabetes Management: Afinion 2 and DCA Vantage
- Immunoassays: FastPack IP
- Urinalysis: Clinitek Status+
- Molecular Testing: GeneXpert Xpress
Additional responsibilities include:
- Perform testing accurately and within established turnaround times.
- Complete and document quality control, calibration, and instrument maintenance.
- Recognize and troubleshoot pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical errors.
- Review test results for accuracy and communicate concerns according to laboratory procedures.
- Document and securely transmit results in compliance with HIPAA and internal policies.
- Participate in proficiency testing, competency assessments, and continuing education as required.
- Follow all laboratory standard operating procedures and manufacturer instructions.
Mobile Laboratory and Vehicle Operations
- Safely operate the mobile laboratory vehicle to and from assigned nursing homes, clinics, and community facilities.
- Complete daily vehicle safety inspections and required driving logs.
- Maintain a clean, organized, properly stocked, and professional mobile laboratory environment.
- Secure laboratory instruments, specimens, supplies, and protected health information during transportation.
- Monitor inventory and ensure adequate levels of reagents, testing supplies, personal protective equipment, and phlebotomy materials.
- Report vehicle, equipment, safety, or testing concerns promptly to the Program Manager or Laboratory Director.
Compliance and Documentation
- Follow CLIA, Washington State Department of Health, OSHA, HIPAA, and laboratory safety requirements.
- Maintain accurate patient, testing, quality-control, maintenance, inventory, vehicle, and incident records.
- Follow established procedures for biohazard handling, exposure control, and infection prevention.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and protect all patient health information.
- Communicate effectively with laboratory leadership, clinical staff, facility staff, providers, and patients.
Required Qualifications
- Current Washington State Medical Assistant–Phlebotomist credential (MA-P).
- Education and training that meet applicable CLIA personnel qualifications for moderate-complexity testing.
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biology, Chemistry, or another qualifying laboratory science.
- Demonstrated competency in phlebotomy, specimen processing, and laboratory testing.
- Valid Washington State driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
- Ability and willingness to travel throughout assigned areas of Washington State.
- Knowledge of laboratory quality control, instrument maintenance, infection prevention, and specimen-handling procedures.
- Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in a mobile environment.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and patient-service skills.
- Dependable attendance and the ability to manage a changing daily schedule.
Preferred Qualifications
- MLT certification through ASCP, AMT, or an equivalent nationally recognized organization.
- National phlebotomy certification through ASCP, AMT, NHA, or another recognized organization.
- At least one year of experience performing moderate-complexity laboratory testing.
- Experience working in a mobile laboratory, physician-office laboratory, urgent care, nursing home, or long-term care environment.
- Experience with Piccolo Xpress, Abbott i-STAT, HemoScreen, Afinion 2, DCA Vantage, FastPack IP, GeneXpert Xpress, or Clinitek Status+.
- Experience working with older adults and medically complex patient populations.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong venipuncture and specimen-collection skills.
- Ability to perform laboratory testing accurately and efficiently.
- Understanding of quality-control and regulatory documentation requirements.
- Ability to troubleshoot instruments and identify testing errors.
- Professional and compassionate communication with patients and facility staff.
- Reliability, flexibility, and self-sufficiency.
- Ability to prioritize assignments and manage multiple testing locations.
- Commitment to patient safety, accuracy, and confidentiality.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to drive for extended periods and travel between multiple facilities during the workday.
- Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 40 pounds of equipment and supplies.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform specimen collection for extended periods.
- Ability to work safely in a confined mobile laboratory environment.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and safely handle biological specimens.
Schedule
- Full-time
- Monday through Friday
- Rotating weekend on-call coverage
- Daily travel to assigned nursing homes, clinics, and community facilities throughout Washington State
Apply Today
Join a growing medical group where your clinical judgment, leadership, and relationships with patients truly matter.
Pacific Medical Specialty Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Pay: $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Tacoma, WA 98402
