Floater Phlebotomist

Jobtailor; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced phlebotomist to verify requisitions, identify patients, and collect blood specimens with aseptic technique. You will ensure specimen integrity and accurate timing while maintaining safety standards in a hospital setting.

The role requires strong communication to resolve discrepancies and a commitment to ongoing education to enhance departmental reputation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of phlebotomy experience.
• BS/BA degree preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Phlebotomy Certificate (if required by State).

Responsibilities

• Verifies test requisitions by comparing information with nursing station log.
• Verifies patient by reading patient identification.
• Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks.
• Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique.
• Tracks collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
• Maintains quality results by following department procedures and testing schedule.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment.
• Resolves unusual test orders by contacting the physician or reference laboratory.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
• Enhances phlebotomy department and hospital reputation.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Aseptic Technique

Quality Control

Education

BS/BA degree

High School Diploma

Job description

• Verifies test requisitions by comparing information with nursing station log.
• Verifies patient by reading patient identification.
• Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks.
• Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique.
• Tracks collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
• Maintains quality results by following department procedures and testing schedule.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment.
• Resolves unusual test orders by contacting the physician or reference laboratory.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
• Enhances phlebotomy department and hospital reputation.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of phlebotomy experience.
• BS/BA degree (preferred).
• High School Diploma (or equivalent) required.
• Phlebotomy Certificate (if required by State).

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive phlebotomy expertise with a focus on specimen collection, integrity maintenance, and adherence to safety protocols. Possesses strong communication skills for resolving test order discrepancies and enhancing departmental reputation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Phlebotomy Experience
• Venipuncture
• Aseptic Technique
• Phlebotomy Certificate
• Quality Control

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Specimen Collection
• Blood Specimen Handling
• Patient Identification Verification
• Test Requisition Verification
• Quality Assurance

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Problem SolvingAttention to Detail

Certifications & Qualifications

• Phlebotomy Certificate

Industry Keywords

• Healthcare
• Laboratory Procedures
• Patient Safety
• Testing Schedule
• Educational Opportunities