Phlebotomist Float

TalentBurst; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentBurst is seeking a Phlebotomist Floater - 1st Shift in Fairfield, CT to draw blood and prepare specimens for lab testing. You will provide coverage across multiple sites, lead on-site activities, and mentor staff while maintaining patient trust and safety.

Ideal candidates have five years of phlebotomy experience, PSC/IOP exposure, strong customer service skills, and a professional approach to confidentiality and accuracy in handling patient data.

Qualifications

• Five years phlebotomy experience required.
• Minimum 3 years in a PSC/IOP environment preferred.
• Customer service in a retail or service environment preferred.
• Keyboard/data entry experience.

Responsibilities

• Draw quality blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for lab testing.
• Provide coverage at multiple locations for multiple roles.
• Lead daily activity on site and coach new employees.
• Explain procedures to patients and obtain consent.
• Ensure confidentiality and accuracy of patient information.
• Collaborate with Sales, Laboratory Testing Services, IT connectivity, Billing, and Logistics due to complex orders.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Leadership

Communication

Data entry

Education

High school diploma

Medical training

Phlebotomy certification

Job description

Phlebotomist Floater - 1st Shift

Job Location: Fairfield, CT, 06824

Job Duration: 3+ months contract with a possible extension

Shift: 6a-6p Monday-Friday w/rotational weekends

State of Credentials Licenses Required: Phlebotomy

• The Phlebotomist III- Float represents the face of our company to patients who come to the client, both as part of their health routine or for insights into life-defining health decisions.
• The Phlebotomist III- Float draws quality blood samples from patients and prepares those specimens for lab testing while following established practices and procedures.
• The Phlebotomist III- Float has direct contact with patients and creates an atmosphere of trust and confidence while explaining procedures to patients and drawing blood specimens in a skillful, safe and accurate manner.
• The Phlebotomist III- Float is responsible in providing coverage at multiple locations for multiple roles.
• The Phlebotomist III- Float must ensure that daily activities of the Patient Service Center/Mobile/Long Term Care/In-Office Phlebotomy are completed accurately and on time.
• The Phlebotomist III- Float demonstrates Leadership Behaviors while focusing on process excellence skills and sensitivity to confidentiality and accuracy to patient information.
• Successful applicants may be assigned to work and direct daily activity in a doctor's office, a patient service center, in a house call environment, long term care or as business needs dictate.
• Must be able to step in for a Phlebotomist III- Float and lead one or more PSR on site.
• Will be required to act as a coach, mentor, instructor, resource advisor for new employees and provide effective onboarding services to new clients.
• They will also act as point of contact to staff on site and provide regular input to the group lead or supervisor.
• The Phlebotomist III- Float may also focus on working with customers who have a high complexity and/or volume practice with a specialized focus requiring outstanding phlebotomy skills.
• In addition, these practices require a higher level of customer facing skills including verbal and written communications, problem solving, and collaboration with multiple functions, such as: Sales, Laboratory Testing Services, IT connectivity, Billing, and Logistics due to their specialty and or complex test orders.
• The Phlebotomist III- Float must be capable of handling multiple priorities in a high-volume setting.

Required Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Medical training: medical assistant or paramedic training preferred.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• Required in California, Nevada, and Washington.

Work Experience

• Five years phlebotomy experience required, inclusive of pediatric, geriatric and capillary collections.
• Minimum 3 years in a PSC/IOP environment preferred.
• Customer service in a retail or service environment preferred.
• Keyboard/data entry experience.

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