Job Description
Job Title: Phlebotomist III
Duration: 3 Months
Schedule: 8:00am-5:00pm M-F 30-minute lunch 15-minute break
Location: 2100 Lakeshore Drive, Waco TX
Vaccines required: MMR, FLU, Hep B (Candidate can decline Hep B), TB, color vision is required.
IOP – Family Health Clinic
Job Summary
The Phlebotomist III is responsible for performing a wide range of phlebotomy and specimen-processing duties at multiple locations. This role includes specimen collection, troubleshooting, training, workflow support, and ensuring proper documentation and handling of all samples according to established procedures.
Key Responsibilities
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Perform blood draws using straight needles and butterfly needles.
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Explain venipuncture or other specimen collection procedures (urine, fecal, etc.) clearly and courteously to patients.
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Collect, label, centrifuge, split, freeze, and store specimens according to test requirements.
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Match requisition forms to specimen tubes and ensure 100% accuracy.
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Update patient information and maintain accurate records.
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Record maintenance and decontamination data for equipment.
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Package and prepare specimens for transport following temperature and protocol guidelines.
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Comply with OSHA, DEP, and all safety regulations.
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Attend annual departmental training sessions.
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Answer phone calls and relay laboratory results as needed.
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Provide workflow assistance, troubleshooting, and training as required.
Minimum Qualifications
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Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state of employment (if required).
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6+ months of experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
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4-6 years of overall experience preferred.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
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High School Diploma or GED.
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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: $ 23.00/hr.