Contract Mobile Phlebotomist for Labs and Insurers

Labs, clinics, insurance exam providers and research organizations. They pay you per completed visit.

A set fee per visit, sometimes with mileage or a bonus for tight turnaround. Income grows as you add more contracts and fill your calendar in a tight geographic area.

• Trained and experienced in venipuncture
• Reliable and punctual
• Accurate paperwork and sample handling
• Professional, discreet manner in clients' homes

• Contract terms and rates, since you pay for your own travel, supplies and downtime between visits
• Whether the work counts as self-employment, and your tax and GST/HST obligations (check with the CRA or an accountant)
• Professional liability and commercial general liability insurance, which providers may require
• Provincial rules on who may collect specimens and under whose licence, so check your provincial regulator
• Privacy rules when handling personal health information
• Quebec has its own rules and French-language requirements
• Unpredictable bookings at first and winter driving

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your supplies, insurance and travel setup. Treat this as an estimate and check what each lab, clinic or insurance exam company requires.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $800 to $4,000, depending on contract rates and how many visits you complete. The estimate starts from about 6 hours a week, and bookings can be unpredictable at first.

Check contract terms and rates, since you cover your own travel, supplies and downtime. Also check provincial rules on who may collect specimens and under whose licence, your self-employment tax and GST/HST obligations with the CRA or an accountant, and insurance requirements.