Job Description
Position Title: Phlebotomist I
Address: 15423 N Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL, USA
Training and orientation: 11916 Sheldon Road Tampa FL (3-4 miles from work location)
Assignment Duration: 3-Month Contract (Potential for Conversion)
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Vaccines required: MMR, Hep B (Candidate can decline Hep B), TB, color vision is required
Comfortable with hard sticks
Position Summary:
The Phlebotomist I will be responsible for performing blood draws and specimen collection while supporting daily operations at a Patient Service Center (PSC). This role includes assisting with workflow, troubleshooting, and ensuring accurate specimen handling and patient interaction.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Perform venipunctures (blood draws) using straight and butterfly needles
- Collect, label, centrifuge, process, and store specimens according to established procedures
- Ensure accurate patient identification and specimen labeling
- Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes
- Prepare and package specimens for transport while maintaining specimen integrity
- Explain procedures clearly to patients, including blood draw and other specimen collections (urine, fecal, etc.)
- Update patient information and enter data into the system
- Maintain equipment and record maintenance data, including decontamination
- Follow protocols for specimen handling, including freezing and temperature requirements
- Ensure compliance with OSHA and DEP regulations
- Assist with answering phone calls and responding to patient or lab inquiries
- Support general lab operations and workflow as needed
Qualifications & Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED
- 0–2 years of experience in phlebotomy
- Minimum 6 months of experience performing venipuncture in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting
- Valid phlebotomy certification (as required by state)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong phlebotomy skills, including experience with difficult draws
- Good customer service and communication skills
- Flexible and able to work in a team environment
Working Conditions & Physical Demands:
- Majority of shift spent standing (with a 30-minute break)
- Medium-sized Patient Service Center
- Team-oriented work environment
- One week of training prior to starting the role
Additional Information:
- Full-time role (40 hours/week)
- Expected daily volume: 30–40 blood draws
- Patient population includes pediatric and geriatric patients
- Required vaccinations: MMR, Hepatitis B (can be declined), TB
- Color vision required
Location : 15423 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Unit 101, Tampa, FL, USA, 33624
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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: $18.00/daily.