Position Title: Float Phlebotomist III

Work Location: Home Base: 3338 Oakwell Court, San Antonio, TX
(Float across various San Antonio area IOPs and PSCs)

Assignment Duration: 3-Month Contract

Work Schedule: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM or 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM (Monday–Friday)
Weekend OT on a volunteer basis (mandatory if required)

Position Summary:

The primary function of a Phlebotomist is to perform assigned duties including blood draws, troubleshooting, training, and workflow recommendations.

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Background & Context:

FMLA coverage with potential for conversion to a permanent role at another location (non-float).

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Key Responsibilities:

• Perform blood draws, label specimens, centrifuge samples, and update patient information
• Collect and store specimens per established procedures
• Clearly explain venipuncture and specimen collection procedures to patients
• Demonstrate use of straight and butterfly needles
• Understand and follow physicians' orders
• Match laboratory requisition forms with specimen tubes
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required
• Verify test requisitions for 100% accuracy
• Package and store specimens appropriately for transport
• Maintain specimen integrity per protocol
• Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations
• Attend annual department training
• Handle calls and communicate lab results as needed
• Perform blood draws, processing, order entry, data entry, and drug screens
• Float between multiple sites as required

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Qualifications & Experience:

• Valid Phlebotomy certification (as required by state)
• Minimum 6 months of venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• High School Diploma or GED
• 2–4 years of overall experience
• At least 2 years of blood draw experience preferred
• Comfortable with difficult draws (“hard sticks”)

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Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

• Standing for most of the shift (with lunch break)
• Floating across multiple IOPs and PSCs in the San Antonio area
• Work environment may vary (independent or team-based)
• Training: 1 week systems + 1 week onsite
• Reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and good driving record required
• Mileage reimbursement provided

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Additional Information:

• Full-time (40 hours/week)
• Patient population varies (pediatrics to geriatrics)
• Required vaccines: MMR, Hep B (declinable), TB
• Color vision required
• Hospital phlebotomy experience preferred

 
 
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: $ 22.00/hr.