Phlebotomist III - Floater

Phlebotomist III – Floater

Location: Lawrenceville, GA 30046 Job Type: Contract (3 Months) Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM (8-hour shifts) with rotational Saturdays

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Phlebotomist III – Floater to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for collecting high-quality blood specimens, processing samples for laboratory testing, and providing exceptional patient care. This position requires flexibility to travel between multiple patient service centers and physician offices as needed. The ideal candidate will have strong phlebotomy skills, excellent customer service, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced healthcare environment while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy, professionalism, and patient confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture, capillary, Pediatric, and geriatric blood collections accurately and safely.
• Collect, label, process, and prepare specimens for laboratory testing according to established procedures.
• Verify patient identity, demographic information, and specimen labelling accuracy.
• Obtain required patient initials/signatures after specimen collection when applicable.
• Maintain accurate documentation and required records.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols, infection control standards, and quality assurance procedures.
• Provide outstanding patient care while explaining collection procedures clearly and professionally.
• Perform both clinical and forensic specimen collections when required.
• Travel between multiple Patient Service Centers (PSC) and physician office locations based on business needs.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Support daily operations while meeting productivity and quality expectations.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (Required).
• Medical Assistant, Paramedic, or other medical training preferred.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred (required only where mandated by state regulations).
• Minimum 3 years of phlebotomy experience.
• Experience with Pediatric, geriatric, and capillary collections.
• Strong specimen processing and labelling experience.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Basic computer, keyboard, and data entry skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently in a high-volume environment.
• Reliable transportation with the ability to travel between multiple work locations.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record, if applicable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a Patient Service Center (PSC) environment.
• Previous customer service experience in a healthcare, retail, or service setting.

Work Environment

• Fast-paced outpatient laboratory and patient service center environment.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting as required.
• Flexibility to work at multiple locations with minimal notice.
• Occasional overtime, weekends, holidays, and on-call coverage may be required based on business needs.