Float Phlebotomist (Peekskill Home)

Float Phlebotomist

The Float Phlebotomist provides expert blood collection and specimen preparation services across multiple locations. This role focuses on putting patients at ease, obtaining high-quality samples with minimal discomfort from a wide range of patient demographics, and ensuring accurate specimen handling to support high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities:

• Perform venipuncture and other blood draws using straight needles and butterfly needles with skill and care.
• Collect, label, and store blood, urine, fecal, and other specimens according to established procedures and test requirements.
• Explain the venipuncture and specimen collection process clearly and courteously to patients to help them feel comfortable and informed.
• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes, ensuring accurate labeling, centrifuging, splitting, and freezing as required by the test order.
• Check all test requisitions or computer-generated labels against the script or order to ensure 100% accuracy.
• Centrifuge specimens, record maintenance data, and perform decontamination procedures as required.
• Package specimens securely for transport and follow specific protocols to maintain specimen integrity during transit.
• Store specimen samples at required temperatures, place samples in appropriate collection containers or tubes, and follow all procedures outlined by protocol.
• Update patient information accurately and maintain detailed administrative records related to specimen collection and processing.
• Understand and fully interpret physicians orders related to laboratory testing and specimen requirements.
• Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations and all applicable safety and infection control standards.
• Wear appropriate attire, including all required protective equipment, in accordance with safety and dress code policies.
• Attend annual department trainings to maintain skills, knowledge, and compliance with current procedures and regulations.
• Answer telephone calls professionally and read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries, following applicable guidelines and procedures.

Essential Skills:

• 23 years of experience with drawing blood in a clinical or laboratory setting.
• Proficiency in phlebotomy, including venipuncture and blood draw techniques.
• Skill in using straight needles and butterfly needles for blood collection.
• Experience with specimen labeling, centrifuging, processing, and storage.
• Strong administrative skills and high attention to detail for accurate documentation and patient information updates.
• Ability to interpret and fully understand physicians orders related to laboratory tests.
• Knowledge of OSHA and DEP regulations and adherence to safety and infection control procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly and courteously with patients and staff.
• Capability to handle multiple tasks and travel between different locations within the required coverage area.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience with infant blood draws is a plus.
• Experience drawing blood from pediatric patients is an advantage.
• Experience with specimen processing beyond blood draws is beneficial.
• Comfort working in a float role with regular in-state travel and changing work locations.

Work Environment:

This is a float position that involves traveling between multiple sites within the coverage area of Newburgh, Beacon, Poughkeepsie, Middletown, Peekskill, and Ossining. The schedule typically runs Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., with rotating Saturday or Sunday shifts from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The role is well-suited for individuals who enjoy a change of scenery and in-state travel. The work takes place in clinical and laboratory environments that require adherence to OSHA and DEP regulations, proper use of protective attire, and compliance with safety and infection control standards. There are no holiday or vacation shifts required as part of this position.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Beacon, NY.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 2026.

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Beacon,NY.