Phlebotomist UnitedHealth Group
Mount Kisco, NY1 day ago
- $16–$29 Per Hour
Highlights
The Phlebotomist Floater (Phlebotomist III – Float) serves as a key patient-facing healthcare professional responsible for collecting blood specimens and supporting laboratory testing services across multiple locations. The organization leverages one of the world’s largest clinical laboratory databases to help identify and treat diseases, promote healthy behaviors, and improve healthcare outcomes for patients and healthcare providers globally.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Danbury, CT |
Description
Primary Job Title:
Phlebotomist Floater - 1st Shift
Phlebotomist Floater - 1st Shift
Alternate/Related Job Titles:
Phlebotomist III – Float
Mobile Phlebotomist
Lead Phlebotomy Technician
Patient Service Center Phlebotomist
Clinical Phlebotomist
Location:
Danbury, CT
Onsite Flexibility:
Onsite
Contract Details (Contract roles only):
- Position Type: Contract
- Contract Duration: 3 months
- Start: As Soon As Possible
- Shift: 8-hour shift between 6:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Pay Rate: $20.24 – 22/hr
Job Summary:
The Phlebotomist Floater (Phlebotomist III – Float) serves as a key patient-facing healthcare professional responsible for collecting blood specimens and supporting laboratory testing services across multiple locations. This role ensures accurate specimen collection, labeling, and processing while maintaining a professional and supportive patient experience.
The Phlebotomist Floater (Phlebotomist III – Float) serves as a key patient-facing healthcare professional responsible for collecting blood specimens and supporting laboratory testing services across multiple locations. This role ensures accurate specimen collection, labeling, and processing while maintaining a professional and supportive patient experience.
The phlebotomist float provides operational coverage across Patient Service Centers, medical offices, mobile collection environments, and long-term care facilities. The role also supports staff leadership responsibilities, including mentoring team members and assisting with onboarding activities when needed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draw high-quality blood specimens from patients following established phlebotomy procedures.
- Prepare specimens for laboratory testing while ensuring proper labeling and documentation.
- Provide phlebotomy services across multiple locations including patient service centers, physician offices, and mobile environments.
- Maintain a safe, professional environment for patients and staff.
- Perform both forensic and clinical specimen collection and processing duties.
- Support daily operations by ensuring Patient Service Center activities are completed accurately and on time.
- Step in to lead or support site staff when needed, including mentoring and coaching team members.
- Act as a resource for new employees and assist with onboarding and training activities.
- Serve as a point of contact for onsite staff and communicate updates to supervisors or group leads.
- Collaborate with internal teams including sales, laboratory services, IT connectivity, billing, and logistics to support complex testing environments.
- Manage multiple priorities in high-volume clinical settings.
Required Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 5 years of phlebotomy experience, including pediatric, geriatric, and capillary collections.
- Experience working in Patient Service Centers or in-office phlebotomy environments.
- Experience performing specimen documentation and data entry.
Nice-to-Have Experience:
- Medical training such as medical assistant or paramedic training.
- Experience supporting mobile or multi-location phlebotomy services.
- Experience mentoring or training clinical staff.
Required Skills:
- Venipuncture and specimen collection
- Patient identification and specimen labeling verification
- Clinical documentation and data entry
Preferred Skills:
- Pediatric and geriatric specimen collection
- Patient Service Center operations
- Staff coaching and onboarding support
- Customer service and patient communication
Additional Skills:
- Ability to work across multiple locations and environments
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to manage high-volume workloads
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Attention to patient confidentiality and data accuracy
Benefits:
- Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
- 401k Retirement Fund
About the Client:
A leading provider of diagnostic information services empowering healthier lives. The organization leverages one of the world’s largest clinical laboratory databases to help identify and treat diseases, promote healthy behaviors, and improve healthcare outcomes for patients and healthcare providers globally.
A leading provider of diagnostic information services empowering healthier lives. The organization leverages one of the world’s largest clinical laboratory databases to help identify and treat diseases, promote healthy behaviors, and improve healthcare outcomes for patients and healthcare providers globally.
About GTT:
GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Job Number:
26-02193
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