Phlebotomist Floater - 1st Shift

Davita Inc.; Nanuet (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking a Phlebotomist Floater to provide exceptional patient care while drawing samples and preparing specimens for testing. This position requires strong customer service skills and phlebotomy experience, with responsibilities spanning multiple locations. Ideal candidates will demonstrate leadership and the ability to manage high-volume settings effectively.

Qualifications

• Three years of phlebotomy experience required, including pediatric, geriatric, and capillary collections.
• Minimum of 2 years in a Patient Service Center environment preferred.
• Keyboard/data entry experience required.

Responsibilities

• Draw blood samples from patients and prepare them for lab testing.
• Provide coverage at multiple locations and ensure accurate completion of daily activities.
• Act as a coach and mentor for new employees.

Skills

Customer Service

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical training (assistant or paramedic)

Phlebotomy certification

Job description

Job Title: Phlebotomist Floater - 1st Shift

Location: Nanuet NY 10954

duration: 3 months

Shift/Time Zone: Monday - Friday 6:30am-4pm alternate sat 8am-12pm



Description:

• The Phlebotomist Float represents the face of our company to patients, both as part of their health routine or for insights into life-defining health decisions.


• The Phlebotomist Float draws quality blood samples from patients and prepares those specimens for lab testing while following established practices and procedures.


• The Phlebotomist 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 Float is responsible in providing coverage at multiple locations for multiple roles.


• The Phlebotomist 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 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 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 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 Float must be capable of handling multiple priorities in a high-volume setting.

Required Education

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. Medical training: medical assistant or paramedic training preferred.

3. Phlebotomy certification preferred. Required in California, Nevada, and Washington.



Work Experience

1. Three years phlebotomy experience required, inclusive of pediatric, geriatric and capillary collections.


2. Minimum 2 years in a Patient Service Center environment preferred.


3. Customer service in a retail or service environment preferred.


4. Keyboard/data entry experience.