Phlebotomy - Phlebotomist Floater - 1st Shift

Creative Solutions Services, LLC; Wethersfield (CT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Phlebotomist Floater for Wethersfield, CT, covering multiple sites with a focus on accurate blood collection and patient care. The role requires leadership in daily activities, mentoring new staff, and coordinating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced health environment.

Ideal candidates have five years of phlebotomy experience and familiarity with PSC/IOP settings, strong data entry skills, and the ability to travel between sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Five years phlebotomy experience required, including pediatric, geriatric and capillary collections.
• Minimum 3 years in a PSC/IOP environment preferred.
• Keyboard/data entry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draw blood samples and prepare specimens for lab testing.
• Explain procedures to patients and maintain trust.
• Provide coverage at multiple locations and roles.
• Lead daily activities and coach new employees on site.
• Coordinate with Sales, Lab Testing Services, IT connectivity, Billing, and Logistics as needed.
• Handle high-volume settings with strong customer-facing skills.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Customer service

Data entry

Leadership

Education

High school diploma

Medical training (medical assistant or paramedic)

Phlebotomy certification (preferred)

Job description

Job: Phlebotomist Floater

Location:Wethersfield, CT

Duration: 4+ Months

Shift:Monday - Friday between 6:00 AM - 5:30 PM and alternating Saturdays 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST

Candidate must have reliable transportation to travel between sites. Main area: Wethersfield, West Hartford, Hartford, Kensington (Berlin)

Job Description:

• The Phlebotomist III- Float represents the face of our company to patients who come to Quest Diagnostics, 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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