Job Description
Position Title: Phlebotomist II
Location: 1111 Hwy 6, Sugar Land, TX 77478 (Patient Service Center / Doctor’s Office)
Position Type: Contract
Duration: Initial 3 Months (Contract-to-Possible Hire)
Shift:
- Monday–Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Openings: 1
Start Date: April 27, 2026
Training Location: Initial orientation at main lab (Houston, TX); ongoing training at Sugar Land site
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Phlebotomist II to join a busy 2-person patient service center in Sugar Land, TX. This role involves performing blood draws, specimen processing, and patient interaction in a fast-paced doctor’s office environment serving primarily adult and elderly patients.
The site experiences high patient volume, especially during mornings, and includes handling difficult draws. Average daily volume is approximately 30–35 draws.
This is a contract opportunity with potential for extension or conversion, supporting coverage for FMLA leave.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform venipuncture using straight and butterfly needles, including difficult draws on adult and elderly patients.
- Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required.
- Ensure proper specimen collection, handling, and storage per protocols.
- Clearly explain procedures to patients and provide a positive experience.
- Match requisitions to specimens and ensure 100% accuracy.
- Review and verify physician orders and test requisitions.
- Package and route specimens to appropriate laboratories.
- Enter patient data and update records in system; perform basic troubleshooting.
- Maintain records and perform decontamination as needed.
- Answer phone calls and provide lab-related information.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA and other regulatory standards.
- Attend trainings and contribute to workflow improvements.
- Collaborate with team members in the morning; work independently in the afternoon.
Work Environment
- Busy patient service center within a multi-doctor office setting.
- High-volume, fast-paced environment (especially mornings).
- Requires standing for most of the shift (1-hour lunch break).
- Combination of team-based and independent work.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Minimum 6 months of venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
- Strong experience with difficult draws preferred.
- Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to manage high patient volume (30–35 draws/day).
- Ability to stand for extended periods.
Certifications
- Phlebotomy certification preferred (NHA, AMCA, AMT, or equivalent).
Additional Requirements
- Required screenings: MMR, TB, Hep B (declination accepted), and Color Vision Test.
- Flexibility for assigned schedule and potential overtime.
- Reliable transportation to the worksite.
Why This Role Stands Out
- Work in a high-volume, patient-focused environment.
- Opportunity for extension or full-time conversion based on performance.
- Direct impact in supporting essential healthcare services in a multi-provider setting.
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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: $ 22.50/daily.