Phlebotomist II
Spectraforce
Petersburg, Virginia
an hour ago
Job Description
Position Title: Float Phlebotomist II
Work Location:
Base Location:
Poplar Springs Hospital
350 Poplar Dr, Petersburg, VA 23805
Float Locations:
- Doctor’s Office: 321 Poplar Drive, Suite C
- Petersburg PSC: 34 D Medical Park Blvd
Assignment Duration: 3-Month
Work Schedule:
- Monday / Wednesday / Thursday: 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Friday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Work Arrangement:
Onsite (Float within same vicinity)
Position Summary:
The primary function of a Phlebotomist is to perform assigned duties including blood collection, troubleshooting, training, and making workflow recommendations across multiple sites.
Background & Context:
- Coverage for FMLA leave
- Potential for extension or conversion to a different site
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform blood draws, label specimens, centrifuge samples, and maintain records
- Collect and store specimens according to established procedures
- Clearly explain venipuncture and specimen collection processes to patients
- Demonstrate proficiency with straight and butterfly needles
- Understand and follow physician orders accurately
- Match lab requisitions with specimen tubes
- Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required
- Ensure 100% accuracy in test requisitions and labels
- Package and transport specimens appropriately
- Maintain specimen integrity per temperature and protocol requirements
- Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations
- Attend annual department training
- Answer calls and communicate lab results as needed
- Perform blood draws, specimen processing, and order entry across hospital, doctor’s office, and PSC
Qualifications & Experience:
- Valid Phlebotomy certification (as required by the state)
- Minimum 6 months of venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- High School Diploma or GED
- 2–4 years of overall experience preferred
Skills:
- Phlebotomy expertise
- Strong customer service skills
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Ability to work independently and handle “hard sticks”
Working Conditions & Physical Demands:
- Majority of shift spent standing (with 30-minute lunch break)
- Float between hospital, doctor’s office, and PSC
- Hospital includes behavioral health patients (staff escort provided)
- Work independently at PSC or with a team at hospital
- First two weeks of training and orientation at Petersburg PSC
Additional Information:
- Full-time: 40 hours/week
- Daily blood draws: approximately 25–30
- Patient population: pediatrics and geriatrics
- Calm and composed personality required (behavioral health environment)
- Reliable transportation required for local travel between sites
Vaccination Requirements:
- TB
- Hep B (can be declined)
- Color vision required
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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: $ 22.00/daily.