Phlebotomist (Floater)

About the role

Join LABTECH DIAGNOSTICS as a Full-Time Phlebotomist Floater in Mesa, AZ, and become an essential part of a team dedicated to providing quality patient care and exceptional service. In this dynamic role, you'll provide phlebotomy coverage across multiple locations, giving you the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population while building valuable experience in a fast-paced healthcare environment. You'll be responsible for collecting and processing laboratory specimens accurately and safely while ensuring every patient has a professional, comfortable, and positive experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide phlebotomy and patient service coverage at multiple locations.
• Work a flexible schedule and adapt to changing location and staffing needs.
• Greet patients and interact with them courteously and professionally.
• Communicate clearly with patients and provide instructions for special collections.
• Register patients and perform receptionist responsibilities as needed.
• Follow all HIPAA and patient confidentiality requirements.
• Complete assignments accurately and within established timeframes.
• Maintain a professional attitude and appearance at all times.
• Follow Universal Precautions, Bloodborne Pathogen, Hazard Communication, and laboratory safety procedures.
• Properly utilize required personal protective equipment, including gloves and masks.
• Follow established specimen collection procedures, including:
  • Venipuncture
  • Capillary/heel sticks
  • Urinalysis
  • Throat cultures and strep testing
  • Glucose tolerance testing
  • First aid procedures
• Recognize and appropriately respond to adverse reactions to venipuncture.
• Verify patient identity using two approved identifiers before specimen collection.
• Accurately label and process specimens to ensure patient safety and specimen integrity.
• Enter patient and specimen information accurately into the laboratory information system.
• Maintain accurate data entry and documentation.
• Notify physicians or appropriate personnel of critical laboratory results according to established procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked phlebotomy area.
• Receive and organize inventory deliveries and break down shipping boxes.
• Review and follow the Phlebotomy Manual and applicable procedures.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a phlebotomy or medical office assistant course preferred.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to multiple locations and changing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and follow HIPAA requirements.
• Ability to safely perform the physical requirements of the position, including repetitive motion, prolonged standing and walking, lifting, reaching, bending, kneeling, turning, reading, writing, speaking, and visual observation.

Benefits

As a Phlebotomist Floater, you'll gain valuable experience across multiple laboratory locations while making a direct impact on patients and the healthcare teams who serve them. Every specimen you collect plays an important role in helping providers make informed decisions about patient care.

Pay

$16–$20 per hour