Job Title: Phlebotomist III – Floater
Location: Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Job Type: Contract (3 Months)
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM (8-hour shifts) with rotational Saturdays
Job Summary:
- We are seeking an experienced Phlebotomist III – Floater to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for collecting high-quality blood specimens, processing samples for laboratory testing, and providing exceptional patient care. This position requires flexibility to travel between multiple patient service centers and physician offices as needed.
- The ideal candidate will have strong phlebotomy skills, excellent customer service, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced healthcare environment while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy, professionalism, and patient confidentiality.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform venipuncture, capillary, Pediatric, and geriatric blood collections accurately and safely.
- Collect, label, process, and prepare specimens for laboratory testing according to established procedures.
- Verify patient identity, demographic information, and specimen labelling accuracy.
- Obtain required patient initials/signatures after specimen collection when applicable.
- Maintain accurate documentation and required records.
- Ensure compliance with safety protocols, infection control standards, and quality assurance procedures.
- Provide outstanding patient care while explaining collection procedures clearly and professionally.
- Perform both clinical and forensic specimen collections when required.
- Travel between multiple Patient Service Centers (PSC) and physician office locations based on business needs.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Support daily operations while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent (Required).
- Medical Assistant, Paramedic, or other medical training preferred.
- Phlebotomy certification preferred (required only where mandated by state regulations).
- Minimum 3 years of phlebotomy experience.
- Experience with Pediatric, geriatric, and capillary collections.
- Strong specimen processing and labelling experience.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Basic computer, keyboard, and data entry skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently in a high-volume environment.
- Reliable transportation with the ability to travel between multiple work locations.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record, if applicable.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a Patient Service Center (PSC) environment.
- Previous customer service experience in a healthcare, retail, or service setting.
Work Environment:
- Fast-paced outpatient laboratory and patient service center environment.
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting as required.
- Flexibility to work at multiple locations with minimal notice.
- Occasional overtime, weekends, holidays, and on-call coverage may be required based on business needs.