Phlebotomist II

Position Title: Phlebotomist II (Float)
Work Location: Home Base – 290 Longridge Road, Stamford, CT (Floating between Greenwich, Norwalk & Stamford PSCs/IOPs)
Assignment Duration: 3-Month
Work Schedule:
Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM (hours may vary)
Rotating Saturdays required after training

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Position Summary:

The primary function of a Phlebotomist is to perform assigned duties including specimen collection, troubleshooting, training, and recommending workflow improvements across multiple patient service locations.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Perform blood draws, label specimens, centrifuge samples, and record maintenance data
• Collect and store specimens following established procedures
• Clearly and courteously explain venipuncture and specimen collection processes (blood, urine, fecal, etc.)
• Demonstrate proficiency with straight and butterfly needles
• Understand and follow physicians’ orders accurately
• Match laboratory requisition forms with specimen tubes
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required
• Verify test requisitions or labels against orders for accuracy
• Package specimens for transport and maintain specimen integrity
• Store specimens at required temperatures using proper containers
• Follow protocol-specific procedures for specimen handling and transport
• Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations
• Attend required annual training sessions
• Handle incoming calls and communicate lab-related information as needed
• Perform specimen collection and processing in PSC and IOP settings
• Travel between multiple sites and adapt to different workflows
• Work independently or with small teams depending on site

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Qualifications & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum 6 months to 1 year of venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or healthcare setting
• 2–4 years of overall experience preferred
• Proficiency in using straight and butterfly needles
• Experience with specimen processing (centrifuging, labeling, handling)
• Comfortable handling difficult draws (hard sticks)
• Basic computer skills; Microsoft Office preferred

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Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

• Majority of the shift involves standing (breaks provided)
• Medium-sized PSC and IOP environments
• Some sites staffed with 1–2 employees; others may require working independently
• Floating role requiring travel between multiple locations
• Initial training includes orientation in Stamford

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Additional Information:

• Full-time: 40 hours/week
• Approximately 40–60 patients per day
• Experience with pediatric to geriatric patients required
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and good driving record required
• Required vaccines: MMR, TB, Hep B (declinable)
• Color vision required
• Contract-to-hire opportunity based on performance

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 20.00/hr.