Phlebotomist (Floater)

LABTECH DIAGNOSTICS•Tempe, AZ

3d•$18 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

LABTECH DIAGNOSTICS is hiring a full-time, onsite Phlebotomist (Floater) in Tempe, Arizona. The role provides coverage at multiple locations and involves collecting and handling laboratory specimens from patients of all ages, from newborns to geriatric patients. The phlebotomist works flexible hours, communicates courteously with patients, and helps ensure their comfort throughout specimen collection. The position includes venipuncture, capillary sticks, urinalysis, throat cultures and strep testing, glucose tolerance procedures, and first aid. It also involves patient registration and reception, data entry, specimen labeling, notifying physicians of critical lab results, and maintaining an organized phlebotomy area. The role requires compliance with HIPAA, Universal Precautions, and applicable safety guidance. The stated pay range is $16 to $20 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Comfort working in a fast-paced, customer service-oriented position.
Physical abilities required include repetitive motion, standing, walking, lifting, visual acuity, speaking, writing, reading, kneeling, reaching, turning, and bending.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a Phlebotomy or Medical Office Assistant course.

Responsibilities

Provide coverage at multiple locations.
Work flexible hours.
Interact courteously and tactfully with customers and seek their opinions.
Communicate instructions to patients about special collections.
Follow HIPAA confidentiality guidelines and Universal Precautions.
Complete assignments in a timely manner and maintain a professional attitude and appearance.
Use safety equipment such as gloves and masks; be familiar with Bloodborne Pathogens, Hazard Communications, and Laboratory Safety Manuals; review the Phlebotomy Manual annually.
Collect specimens through venipuncture, capillary sticks, urinalysis, throat cultures and strep procedures, and glucose tolerance procedures; provide first aid as needed.
Handle patients experiencing adverse reactions to venipuncture.
Enter data accurately using Life Points.
Register patients and perform receptionist duties.
Use two identifiers before collecting specimens and label specimens appropriately.
Notify physicians of critical laboratory results.
Clean and organize the phlebotomy area.
Stock inventory upon delivery and break down boxes.
Perform additional duties as requested by the supervisor.