Job Description: Phlebotomist I
Location: 48 Bakertown Road, Monroe, NY 10950
Work Arrangement: Onsite - Independent Outpatient (IOP)
Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM-5:30 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM-1:00 PM
Shift: 1st Shift ; Monday-Thursday: 8:00 AM-5:30 PM | Friday: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM. Position Type: Full-Time
Assignment Duration: 2 months
Position: Float Phlebotomist
Opportunity: Temp-to-Perm (Conversion based on performance)
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled and patient-focused Phlebotomist I to support laboratory operations at an Independent Outpatient (IOP) facility in Monroe, New York. This is a full-time float position requiring the ability to perform accurate blood draws, collect and process specimens, and provide excellent patient care. The ideal candidate will have hands-on venipuncture experience in a fast-paced laboratory, hospital, or outpatient setting. Experience working with pediatric patients is a plus. The candidate must be comfortable using straight and butterfly needles, handling different specimen types, maintaining accurate patient records, and following established laboratory safety and quality procedures. This position offers a potential temp-to-perm opportunity based on performance.
Key Responsibilities
Perform venipuncture and blood specimen collection using straight needles and butterfly needles.
Collect blood and other specimens, including urine and fecal samples, as required.
Provide clear and courteous explanations of venipuncture and specimen collection procedures to patients.
Work with patients of different age groups; pediatric phlebotomy experience is a plus.
Verify physician orders and match laboratory requisition forms with the appropriate specimen tubes.
Accurately identify, label, centrifuge, separate, and freeze specimens according to test requirements.
Collect, process, store, and package specimens according to established laboratory procedures.
Ensure specimens are maintained at the appropriate temperatures and stored in the correct containers to preserve specimen integrity.
Verify all test requisitions and computer-generated labels against physician orders to ensure accuracy.
Update patient information and maintain accurate specimen collection records.
Record equipment maintenance information and perform necessary decontamination procedures.
Troubleshoot routine collection and processing issues and recommend workflow improvements when needed.
Answer telephone calls and respond to inquiries, including communicating laboratory results when appropriate.
Follow all established laboratory protocols, OSHA requirements, and applicable regulatory guidelines.
Attend mandatory annual departmental training sessions.
Support daily laboratory operations and maintain an efficient workflow.
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
0-2 years of relevant phlebotomy experience.
Hands-on experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced laboratory, hospital, or outpatient setting.
Ability to perform blood draws using straight and butterfly needles.
Knowledge of specimen collection, labeling, centrifugation, processing, and storage procedures.
Strong understanding of patient identification and specimen handling protocols.
Ability to accurately follow physician orders and laboratory requisitions.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Valid phlebotomy certification for New York State, where required by applicable regulations.
Strong communication, organizational, and patient service skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Willingness to work a full-time first-shift schedule and float as required.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous pediatric phlebotomy experience.
Experience working in an outpatient diagnostic laboratory or hospital setting.
Experience collecting specimens from patients across different age groups.
Familiarity with laboratory information systems and specimen processing procedures.
Ability to troubleshoot collection-related issues and support workflow improvements.
Vaccination Requirements
Candidates must meet the client's vaccination requirements:
MMR
Hepatitis B
Tdap
Varicella
Work Environment & Additional Details
Full-time, onsite position.
Independent Outpatient (IOP) laboratory setting.
Float position based at the Monroe, NY location.
Monday-Thursday: 8:00 AM-5:30 PM.
Friday: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM.
Pediatric phlebotomy experience is a plus.
Temp-to-perm conversion opportunity based on performance.
Must comply with all laboratory safety, specimen handling, and quality standards.
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Spectraforce Technologies
Nov 02, 2026