Phlebotomist (Floater)

LABTECH DIAGNOSTICS•San Antonio, TX

9d•$16 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

LABTECH DIAGNOSTICS is hiring a full-time, onsite Phlebotomist floater in San Antonio, Texas. The position provides coverage at multiple locations and involves collecting and handling laboratory specimens from patients of all ages, from newborns to geriatric patients. The role requires courteous patient interaction, helping patients feel comfortable, and explaining special collection instructions. The Phlebotomist follows HIPAA confidentiality requirements, Universal Precautions, and laboratory safety procedures while ensuring accurate data entry and specimen labeling. The position also includes patient registration and receptionist duties, notifying physicians of critical lab results, and maintaining a clean, organized, and stocked work area. Flexible hours are required. Pay is $16 to $20 per hour. Background and drug screening are mandatory.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Comfort working in a fast-paced, customer service-oriented position.
Ability to perform repetitive motion, stand, walk, lift, use visual acuity, speak, write, read, kneel, reach, turn, and bend.
Background and drug screening are mandatory.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a Phlebotomy or Medical Office Assistant course.

Responsibilities

Provide coverage at multiple locations and work flexible hours.
Interact courteously and tactfully with customers and actively seek their opinions.
Instruct patients on special collections using good communication skills.
Follow HIPAA confidentiality guidelines and Universal Precautions.
Complete assignments in a timely manner and maintain a professional attitude and appearance.
Use safety equipment, including gloves and masks, and follow applicable safety manuals and procedures.
Review the Phlebotomy Manual annually.
Collect specimens using venipuncture, capillary sticks (including heel-warmers), urinalysis, throat cultures and strep procedures, glucose tolerance procedures, and first aid as applicable.
Handle patients who experience adverse reactions to venipuncture.
Enter patient information and ensure data accuracy using Life Points.
Register patients and perform receptionist duties.
Use two identifiers before collecting patient 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.