Job Description

Full-Time Phlebotomist Floater – Mesa, AZ

Location: Mesa, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time | Onsite
Pay: $16–$20 per hour

Join Our Team as a Phlebotomist Floater

Join LABTECH DIAGNOSTICS as a Full-Time Phlebotomist Floater in Mesa, AZ, and become an essential part of a team dedicated to providing quality patient care and exceptional service.

In this dynamic role, you'll provide phlebotomy coverage across multiple locations, giving you the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population while building valuable experience in a fast-paced healthcare environment. You'll be responsible for collecting and processing laboratory specimens accurately and safely while ensuring every patient has a professional, comfortable, and positive experience.

If you're dependable, adaptable, detail-oriented, and passionate about patient care, we'd love to have you on our team!

Make a Difference as a Phlebotomist

As a Phlebotomist at LABTECH DIAGNOSTICS, you'll perform specimen collection for patients of all ages, from newborns to geriatric patients. Because this is a floater position, you'll work at multiple locations and should be comfortable adapting to different environments, schedules, and patient needs.

You'll use your clinical and customer service skills to perform venipunctures, capillary collections, urinalysis, throat cultures, glucose tolerance testing, and other laboratory procedures. You'll also ensure specimens are properly identified, labeled, handled, and documented in accordance with company procedures and safety standards.

Your attention to detail, professionalism, and ability to communicate effectively will be essential to maintaining accurate laboratory results and providing an excellent patient experience.

Essential Functions

• Provide phlebotomy and patient service coverage at multiple locations.
• Work a flexible schedule and adapt to changing location and staffing needs.
• Greet patients and interact with them courteously and professionally.
• Communicate clearly with patients and provide instructions for special collections.
• Register patients and perform receptionist responsibilities as needed.
• Follow all HIPAA and patient confidentiality requirements.
• Complete assignments accurately and within established timeframes.
• Maintain a professional attitude and appearance at all times.
• Follow Universal Precautions, Bloodborne Pathogen, Hazard Communication, and laboratory safety procedures.
• Properly utilize required personal protective equipment, including gloves and masks.
• Follow established specimen collection procedures, including:
  • Venipuncture
  • Capillary/heel sticks
  • Urinalysis
  • Throat cultures and strep testing
  • Glucose tolerance testing
  • First aid procedures
• Recognize and appropriately respond to adverse reactions to venipuncture.
• Verify patient identity using two approved identifiers before specimen collection.
• Accurately label and process specimens to ensure patient safety and specimen integrity.
• Enter patient and specimen information accurately into the laboratory information system.
• Maintain accurate data entry and documentation.
• Notify physicians or appropriate personnel of critical laboratory results according to established procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked phlebotomy area.
• Receive and organize inventory deliveries and break down shipping boxes.
• Review and follow the Phlebotomy Manual and applicable procedures.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a phlebotomy or medical office assistant course preferred.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to multiple locations and changing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and follow HIPAA requirements.
• Ability to safely perform the physical requirements of the position, including repetitive motion, prolonged standing and walking, lifting, reaching, bending, kneeling, turning, reading, writing, speaking, and visual observation.

Why Join LABTECH DIAGNOSTICS?

As a Phlebotomist Floater, you'll gain valuable experience across multiple laboratory locations while making a direct impact on patients and the healthcare teams who serve them. Every specimen you collect plays an important role in helping providers make informed decisions about patient care.

If you're ready to grow your phlebotomy career, work with a dedicated team, and make a difference every day, apply today to join LABTECH DIAGNOSTICS!