Position Title: Float Phlebotomist II
Assignment Duration: 3+ Months
Work Arrangement: Onsite | Float Role
Location: New Hartford NY-28 CAMPION Adm (NY448)
Schedule: Monday-Friday | Variable 8-hour shifts between 5:45 AM - 6:00 PM
Rotating Saturdays: 6:15 AM - 12:30 PM (4.5-5.5 hours)
Work Locations (Floating Required)
- 2 locations - Utica, NY
- 2 locations - New Hartford, NY
- 2 locations - Rome, NY
- 1 location - Barneveld, NY
- 1 location - Ilion, NY
Training
- Initial training at one designated site
- Candidate will not remain at training location
- Floating to alternate sites begins after training
- Minimum training period: 2 weeks (longer if needed)
Work Environment
- Patient Service Centers
- One Doctor's Office (IOP)
Patient Population
- Pediatrics
- Adults / All Ages
Daily Volume
Approximately 30-40 blood draws per day
Team Structure
- Some sites staffed independently
- Some sites staffed with multiple team members
Position Summary
The Float Phlebotomist II supports specimen collection operations across multiple sites and assists with blood collection, specimen processing, troubleshooting, workflow support, and patient care.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform venipuncture and specimen collection
- Draw blood using straight needles and butterfly needles
- Label, centrifuge, split, freeze, and package specimens
- Collect urine and fecal samples as required
- Verify physician orders and specimen accuracy
- Update patient demographics and records
- Record maintenance and decontamination logs
- Store specimens according to temperature requirements
- Ensure specimen integrity during transport
- Follow OSHA and DEP regulations
- Support workflow recommendations and troubleshooting
- Respond to patient and laboratory inquiries
- Attend annual training requirements
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum 6 months of phlebotomy experience in hospital or fast-paced laboratory setting
- Experience with venipuncture and specimen processing
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Valid Phlebotomy Certification (state-specific if required)
- 2-4 years overall experience preferred
Required Skills
- Venipuncture
- Blood collection
- Specimen processing
- Centrifuge operation
- Patient interaction
- Documentation accuracy
- Data entry
- Multi-site flexibility
Screening Requirements
- TB Clearance
- Hepatitis B Titer
- Color Vision Screening (if non-immune vaccination or declination accepted)