Phlebotomist I
Spectraforce
China Grove, North Carolina
2 hours ago
Job Description
Position Title: Phlebotomist I
Work Location: 302 S Main Street, China Grove, NC
Assignment Duration: 3-Month Contract
Work Schedule:
- Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- First two weeks dedicated to orientation and training
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Position Summary
The Phlebotomist I supports laboratory operations by assisting with assigned duties, troubleshooting, training, and workflow recommendations. This role is primarily focused on specimen processing rather than blood draws.
Background & Context
- Coverage for FMLA at a doctor’s office (IOP)
- Potential for extension
Key Responsibilities
- Perform specimen handling tasks including labeling, centrifuging, and processing
- Record maintenance data and perform decontamination procedures
- Collect and store specimens following established protocols
- Clearly explain specimen collection processes to patients when required
- Demonstrate knowledge of venipuncture techniques (straight and butterfly needles)
- Review and understand physician orders
- Match laboratory requisitions with specimen tubes
- Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required
- Verify accuracy of test requisitions and labels
- Package specimens for transport
- Maintain proper specimen storage conditions and transport protocols
- Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations
- Attend required training sessions
- Handle phone inquiries and communicate lab results
- Primarily responsible for sample processing (minimal to no blood draws)
Qualifications & Experience
- Valid Phlebotomy certification (as required by state)
- Minimum 6 months of venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital
- 2–4 years of overall experience preferred
- High School Diploma or GED
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Skills:
- Phlebotomy
- Customer Service
- Flexibility
- Comfortable working independently and handling difficult draws (preferred, though role is processing-focused)
Working Conditions & Physical Demands
- Standing for most of the shift (with lunch break)
- Medium-sized doctor’s office (IOP setting)
- May work alone at times
- Initial 2-week orientation and training
- Location: 5901 Northwoods Business Parkway
Additional Information
- Full-time role
- Required: Color vision screening
- Vaccines: Varicella, MMR, TB, Hepatitis B (can be declined)
- Primarily a processing role in a doctor’s office environment
Applicant Notices & Disclaimers
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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/hr.