Float Phlebotomist II

Job Title: Phlebotomist II
Location: Different sites in Winston Salem NC & Kernersville area
Orientation and training: 2530 Empire Dr Winston Salem, NC 27103
Duration: 4 Months
Schedule: M-f 5am-530p with possible saturdays
Vaccines required:
RHepatitis B RTB RMMR RT-DAP RFlu RVaricella

Position Overview
The ideal candidate will have experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced laboratory or hospital environment while maintaining exceptional patient care and specimen integrity.
Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture using straight and butterfly needles.
• Collect, label, process, centrifuge, split, freeze, and package specimens according to established procedures.
• Verify patient information and accurately match specimens with laboratory requisitions.
• Explain specimen collection procedures to patients in a professional and courteous manner.
• Maintain specimen integrity through proper handling, storage, and transportation.
• Update patient information and document specimen collection accurately.
• Perform equipment maintenance and decontamination as required.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DEP, and laboratory safety regulations.
• Answer phone calls and assist with laboratory-related inquiries.
• Participate in required departmental training and maintain quality standards.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 6 months of recent phlebotomy experience in a hospital or high-volume laboratory setting.
• Overall 2-4 years of healthcare/phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Proficiency in venipuncture using straight and butterfly needles.
• Experience processing and handling laboratory specimens.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong communication and patient care skills.
• Valid Phlebotomy Certification if required by state regulations.

How many draws are required daily? - Answer ~20-40 * What is the work environment? - Answer client office setting or PSC * If this is a patient service center, how big is the location? Answer we do around 100+ a day * How long is the worker expected to stand? - Answer 80% * Are there any specialties? - Answer yes endo, Ob * Will this person work with a team or alone? - Answer both * How many weeks of training is required at the start of this role Answer 2-3