Phlebotomist III - Floater

Phlebotomist III Floater

Job Location: Norfolk, VA

Job Duration: 1-2 Months of Contract, End date: 9/25/2026

Shift: Mon - Fri between 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM EST (40/hrs week).

Job Description:

• The 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 Responsibilities:

• Perform 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 Requirements:

• Ability 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 Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Medical training: medical assistant or paramedic training preferred.
• Phlebotomy certification required.

Work Experience:

• Three 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.