Float Phlebotomist

Job Title:

Float Phlebotomist Functional Group:
Phlebotomy/Patient Service

Location:

Peekskill New York 10566 Required coverage area:
Need to travel upto 50 miles Duration: 5 months (Extendable or contract to hire)

Schedule:

Floater will be required to be available Monday-Friday 7am-8pm rotating Saturday or Sunday 9-5pm. There will be 8 hours of shift in between this window Pay Rate: $26/hr Requirements: 1-2 years of working experience as a phlebotomist. Active Driving License Need to have a reliable vehicle

Experience with straight, butterfly needles and color tubes. 2 years of blood draw, venipunctures experience. Duties may include but are not necessarily limited to the following:
Travel between assigned patient service centers and laboratory locations to provide phlebotomy coverage as needed. Perform venipuncture and capillary puncture on pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. Identify patients accurately and verify laboratory orders before specimen collection. Collect, label, process, and prepare blood specimens for laboratory testing according to established protocols. Follow the correct order of draw and maintain specimen integrity during collection, handling, and transportation.

Perform blood draws using straight and butterfly needles, including challenging venipuncture when necessary. Centrifuge, aliquot, separate, and package specimens according to laboratory procedures. Register patients, verify demographic information, and enter laboratory orders into the appropriate system. Follow standing orders, maintain accurate documentation, and ensure proper specimen identification. Maintain a clean and organized work area while following infection control, HIPAA, and safety guidelines.