Phlebotomist - hospital laboratory

Phlebotomist II
This Phlebotomist II role focuses on performing high-quality blood draws and specimen collections while supporting a fast-paced laboratory or hospital environment. You will handle a variety of clinical tasks, troubleshoot issues, participate in training, and recommend workflow improvements to help ensure safe, accurate, and efficient patient care.
Perform venipuncture and blood draws using straight needles and butterfly needles with a high level of accuracy and patient care.
Clearly and courteously explain venipuncture, blood draw, and other specimen collection procedures to patients.
Check all test requisitions or computer-generated labels against scripts or orders to ensure 100% correctness.
Store specimen samples at the required temperature and place them in the appropriate collection containers or tubes.
Follow specific protocols for specimen handling and transport to maintain sample quality and compliance.
Record maintenance data and perform decontamination tasks as required to support a safe laboratory environment.
Troubleshoot routine issues in the phlebotomy workflow and make recommendations to improve efficiency and quality.
Fully understand and correctly interpret physicians' orders related to laboratory testing and specimen requirements.
Answer telephone calls and provide laboratory results or information as appropriate to satisfy inquiries.
Attend annual departmental training sessions and remain current with procedures, policies, and regulations.
Valid phlebotomy certification for the state of employment, where required.
Minimum of 2 years of phlebotomy experience, including at least 6 months performing venipunctures in a fast-paced laboratory or hospital setting.
Demonstrated proficiency in phlebotomy, blood draws, venipuncture, and specimen collection.
Ability to clearly explain procedures and provide courteous, patient-focused customer service.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
High school diploma or GED.
24 years of overall experience in a clinical, laboratory, or hospital environment.
~ Customer service orientation with a focus on patient comfort and positive experience.

This position is based in a fast-paced laboratory or hospital setting that requires consistent attention to detail and adherence to safety standards. The role follows a Monday through Friday first-shift schedule, with additional Saturday hours as needed. You will work with standard phlebotomy and laboratory equipment, including needles, collection tubes, centrifuges, and computers running Microsoft Office and laboratory systems. The environment emphasizes regulatory compliance, cleanliness, and proper specimen handling to maintain sample integrity and support high-quality patient care.
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Perth Amboy, NJ.
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)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Application Deadline

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