Mobile blood draws as a contractor

Mobile phlebotomy companies, labs and clinics pay you per visit. They in turn bill patients, employers or insurers.

A fixed fee per draw or per completed visit, sometimes with extra for travel distance or early and late appointments. More visits in the same area means more income.

• Phlebotomy certification and a steady hand
• Calm, friendly manner with nervous patients
• Careful labeling and paperwork
• Reliable timekeeping and driving

• Some states, such as California, require phlebotomy certification or a state license, so check with your state health department
• Professional liability insurance, since a contracting company may not cover you
• Contractor status: you pay self-employment tax and buy your own supplies, so check IRS guidance
• Needlestick injuries and biohazard handling, so follow OSHA bloodborne pathogen rules
• Patient privacy under HIPAA, including how you store paperwork and talk about patients

Estimates typically run around $500 to $2,500 to start, depending on the supplies and insurance you need to buy yourself. The partner company usually handles bookings and lab relationships.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $600 to $3,000, depending on how many visits you take, since you are usually paid per visit. The estimates assume at least about 6 hours a week as a side hustle.

Some states, such as California, require phlebotomy certification or a state license, so check with your state health department. Also check professional liability insurance, IRS guidance on contractor status, OSHA bloodborne pathogen rules, and HIPAA privacy requirements.