What are the responsibilities and job description for the Float Phlebotomist position at Labcorp?
Float Phlebotomist Job Summary
The Float Phlebotomist is responsible for collecting blood and other specimens from patients in various locations, ensuring accurate data entry and providing excellent customer service. This role requires a valid California Phlebotomy License, experience in venipuncture, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Phlebotomist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Staff
This dynamic role offers opportunities for professional growth and development in the allied health field. The successful candidate will have the chance to quickly gain a vast amount of experience working with a variety of patients, team members, and clinics/locations.
Responsibilities:
- Perform blood collections by venipuncture and capillary techniques for all age groups
- Collect specimens for drug screens, paternity tests, alcohol tests etc.
- Perform data entry of patient information in an accurate and timely manner
- Process billing information and collect payments when required
- Prepare all collected specimens for testing and analysis
- Maintain patient and specimen information logs
- Provide superior customer service to all patients
- Administrative and clerical duties as necessary
- Travel to additional sites when needed
Requirements:
- Must have valid California issued Phlebotomy License or have an application for Phlebotomy License filed with California Department of Health at time of hire
- 2 year of previous experience as a phlebotomist and pediatric experiences is highly preferred
- Must have a Valid Driver's License and clean driving record
- Must be at least 21 years' old
- Proven track record in providing exceptional customer service
- Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
- Ability to work independently or in a team environment
- Comfortable working under minimal supervision
- Reliable transportation and clean driving record if applicable
- Flexibility to work overtime as needed
- Able to pass a standardized color blindness test
About Labcorp
We are a global leader of innovative and comprehensive laboratory services that helps doctors, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, researchers and patients make clear and confident decisions.
Benefits
- Continuing Education
- 401k retirement plan
- Medical benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance programs
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Discount program
Keywords:
Phlebotomist, blood collection, specimen processing, customer service, California Phlebotomy License, lab technician, healthcare profession, clinical laboratory, patient care, venipuncture
