Phlebotomist - Astoria

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Phlebotomist with strong straight needle proficiency to join our team in Astoria. The ideal candidate will have over two years of recent phlebotomy experience and possess excellent communication skills. Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws, label specimens, centrifuge specimens, record maintenance data, and perform decontamination tasks.
• Update patient information accurately.
• Collect and store specimens according to established procedures.
• Explain the venipuncture process and other specimen collection methods clearly and courteously.
• Demonstrate techniques using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.
• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test orders.
• Verify test requisitions or computer labels against scripts for accuracy.
• Package specimens for transport.
• Store specimen samples at required temperatures and follow protocols to maintain specimen integrity.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of recent phlebotomy experience.
• Strong straight needle experience.
• Bilingual in Spanish.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Excellent communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of different color tubes and tests.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.

Work Environment

The position is based in a Patient Service Center (PSC) in Astoria, Queens.

The work schedule is Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with every other Saturday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

The location provides a dynamic and supportive environment for phlebotomy professionals.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Astoria, New York

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Astoria, NY.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

Available For This Temporary Role May Include The Following

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Astoria,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 29, 2025.

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