Temp Phlebotomist I

Job Title: Phlebotomist IIJob Description

The Phlebotomist II supports high-quality patient care by performing blood draws and other specimen collections, troubleshooting workflow issues, training others, and recommending process improvements. This role ensures accurate specimen handling, labeling, and processing while maintaining strict compliance with safety and regulatory standards and delivering clear, courteous communication to patients and clinical staff.

Perform blood draws using straight needles and butterfly needles, ensuring safe and accurate venipuncture techniques.

• Explain the venipuncture and specimen collection process clearly and courteously to patients, ensuring they understand what to expect.
• Verify all test requisitions or computer-generated labels against orders or scripts to ensure 100% accuracy.
• Store specimen samples at required temperatures and place them in appropriate collection containers or tubes, following all specific procedures for transport.
• Record maintenance data and perform decontamination tasks in accordance with laboratory procedures.
• Answer telephone calls and read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries from patients, providers, or internal staff, as appropriate.
• Troubleshoot workflow issues and make recommendations to improve efficiency and quality.
• Participate in training activities and assist in training other staff members as needed.
• Attend annual department trainings and maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant procedures and policies.
• Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations and all applicable safety and regulatory requirements.

At least 2 years of experience as a phlebotomist.

• Proficiency in performing blood draws using both straight needles and butterfly needles.
• Demonstrated ability to complete approximately 30-90 blood draws per shift independently.
• Strong patient care skills, including clear and courteous communication.
• Knowledge of OSHA and DEP regulations and adherence to safety and regulatory standards.
• Competence in answering telephone inquiries and reading laboratory results to provide information as needed.

Experience participating in or providing training within a laboratory or clinical setting.

• Ability to perform decontamination tasks and record maintenance data accurately.
• This role operates in a clinical or laboratory environment that requires frequent blood draws and specimen handling throughout the shift. The Phlebotomist II uses equipment such as straight needles, butterfly needles, centrifuges, and various specimen containers and tubes. The position involves managing a high volume of blood draws, typically ranging from 30 to 90 per shift, while maintaining accuracy and patient comfort. Work includes adherence to OSHA and DEP regulations, participation in annual departmental trainings, and strict compliance with procedures for specimen collection, labeling, storage, and transport. The environment emphasizes patient care, safety, and efficient workflow, with regular interaction via telephone and in person to support patients, providers, and internal teams.

This is a Contract position based out of Houston, TX.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

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