Job Title: Phlebotomist

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Job Description

This onsite Phlebotomist role focuses on providing high-quality specimen collection and patient service in busy patient service centers across Manhattan. You will perform 20–40 blood draws per day, ensure accurate data entry and specimen processing, and support a smooth and professional experience for every patient. This is a four-day-per-week position with consistent daytime hours and the requirement to work every Saturday.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and check in patients, completing intake and registration accurately when they arrive.
• Perform 20–40 blood draws per day using straight needles and/or butterfly needles, following established procedures and safety protocols.
• Collect and store specimens according to established procedures, ensuring proper handling and chain of custody.
• Label specimens accurately and perform data entry for test orders, patient information, and sample details.
• Centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by specific test orders.
• Process specimens, including preparation for transport or testing, in alignment with laboratory standards.
• Update patient information and maintain accurate electronic records in the system.
• Record maintenance data for equipment and document activities related to specimen processing.
• Handle decontamination tasks and follow infection control and safety procedures to maintain a clean work area.
• Demonstrate proper phlebotomy techniques using straight needles and butterfly needles when needed.
• Provide courteous, professional customer service to patients, answering questions and helping them feel comfortable during the collection process.
• Work as part of a team of 2–3 phlebotomists per site to manage a high-volume patient flow of approximately 110 patients per day.
• Float between designated patient service center locations within Manhattan as assigned.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of phlebotomy experience (2 or more years preferred).
• Proficiency in performing blood draws, including use of straight needles.
• Strong data entry and computer skills for accurate patient and specimen information entry.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to interact professionally and empathetically with patients.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability and commitment to work every Saturday.
• Ability to follow established procedures for specimen collection, labeling, storage, and processing.
• Capability to work effectively in a busy, high-volume patient service environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience using butterfly needles for blood collection.
• Prior experience in patient service centers or diagnostic laboratory settings.
• Comfort working a four-day work week with variable start times between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
• Flexibility to float between multiple locations within Manhattan.
• Phlebotomy certification is noted as part of the opportunity, though not required for consideration.
• Ability to record equipment maintenance data and follow decontamination and safety protocols.

Work Environment

This role is based onsite in patient service centers that serve approximately 110 patients per day, with about 80% being adults. Each site typically staffs 2–3 phlebotomists, and there are three openings available. The environment is busy and fast-paced, requiring strong attention to detail and a professional, patient-focused approach. You will float between locations within Manhattan, with specific sites assigned as needed. The schedule is a four-day work week with no night shifts, and all options require working every Saturday. Typical start times range from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM, and the role averages about 31.5 hours per week with the potential for additional hours. Work is performed in clinical patient service centers with standard healthcare attire and adherence to safety, cleanliness, and infection control protocols.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New York, NY.

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $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 Rot