Job Description
Job Description Queens Float Phlebotomist
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced phlebotomist with a minimum of three years of recent experience in blood collection. The candidate must be proficient with straight needles and comfortable performing venipunctures independently from day one. Reliability, punctuality, and strong communication skills are essential, along with reliable transportation.
Responsibilities
- Perform blood draws, label specimens, centrifuge specimens, record maintenance data, decontaminate, and update patient information.
- Collect and store specimens according to established procedures.
- Clearly explain the venipuncture process and other specimen collections, such as urine or fecal, as required.
- Demonstrate techniques using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.
- Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
- Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test orders.
- Ensure all test requisitions or computer labels match the script accurately.
- Package specimens for transport.
- Store specimen samples at the required temperatures, place samples in appropriate collection containers/tubes, accurately label, and follow procedures outlined for transport to maintain specimen integrity.
Essential Skills
- Specimen collection
- Centrifuging
- Phlebotomy proficiency
- Straight needle and venipuncture expertise
- Strong customer service skills
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Work Environment
This is a float position covering various Patient Service Centers (PSCs) in Queens and Manhattan. The phlebotomist will travel between sites as needed, with reimbursement for mileage over 30 miles daily, tolls, and parking. Travel time between sites will also be compensated. The schedule typically runs from 8am to 8pm, depending on the site, with most sites opening between 8/8:30am and may require coverage until 6-7pm at times. Rotating Saturdays are required.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jackson Heights, NY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $26.00/hr.
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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Jackson Heights,NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 28, 2025.
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