Phlebotomist III - Floater

Phlebotomist III – FloaterJob Location: Elgin ILJob Duration: 3 Months (Possibility of Extension)Shift: Mon - Fri between 6:00 am - 8:00 pm, every other Sat 7:00 am - 2:00 pm. Hours vary.Phlebotomy Certification/License Required: YESPay Rate: $28/hr on W2Job DescriptionThe Phlebotomist III – Float represents the face of the company to patients who come in, both as part of their health routine or for insights into life-defining health decisions. This role requires drawing quality blood samples from patients and preparing those specimens for lab testing while adhering to established practices and procedures. The Phlebotomist III – Float has direct contact with patients, helping to build trust and confidence while performing blood collections in a skillful, safe, and accurate manner. This position provides coverage at multiple locations and in various roles such as Patient Service Centers, In-Office Phlebotomy (IOP), Mobile, and Long-Term Care. Candidates must be able to act as a lead on-site and support onboarding for new clients and employees. This role often supports complex and high-volume practices, requiring excellent communication and collaboration across multiple departments including Sales, Lab Testing, IT, Billing, and Logistics.Key ResponsibilitiesPerform routine and advanced phlebotomy duties, including pediatric and geriatric collections, in diverse settings.Float between multiple locations, providing seamless coverage across PSC, IOP, LTC, and mobile services.Create a positive and professional environment for patients and staff while maintaining patient confidentiality.Coach, mentor, and train new employees; assist with onboarding and serve as a resource on site.Act as point of contact for staff at assigned location(s); provide input to group leads or supervisors.Maintain equipment, supplies, and work area to ensure a safe and efficient collection environment.Rotate and restock inventory, ensuring product use before expiration.Participate in cycle counts and assist with full physical inventory as needed.Prepack and break down bulk packaging for efficient stock management.Job RequirementsAbility to provide quality, error-free work in a fast-paced and high-volume environment.Ability to travel to and work from multiple locations with minimal notice.Strong phlebotomy skills include venipuncture, pediatric, geriatric, and capillary collections.Excellent verbal and written communication must be comfortable interacting with diverse patients and internal teams.Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities.Leadership capabilities with willingness to act as a site lead or support resource.Committed to compliance with safety, dress code, and all company policies and procedures.Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and clean driving record (if applicable).Required EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent.Medical training: medical assistant or paramedic training preferred.Phlebotomy certification preferred (Required in California, Nevada, and Washington).Work ExperienceThree years phlebotomy experience required, inclusive of pediatric, geriatric and capillary collections.Minimum 2 years in a Patient Service Center environment preferred.Customer service in a retail or service environment preferred.Keyboard/data entry experience.