Phlebotomist I
Spectraforce
Herndon, Virginia
an hour ago
Job Description
Position Title: Phlebotomist I
Work Location:
- Primary: 1600 N Beauregard St, Alexandria, VA (IOP)
- Occasional Coverage: Manassas, VA PSC (Not a float role)
Assignment Duration: 3 Months
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Position Summary
The Phlebotomist I will be responsible for performing blood draws, specimen collection, processing, and related laboratory duties. This role includes troubleshooting, workflow support, and ensuring compliance with all safety and quality standards.
Background & Context
- Coverage for LOA/FMLA at Alexandria IOP
- Occasional support required at Manassas PSC
Key Responsibilities
- Perform venipuncture using straight and butterfly needles
- Collect, label, centrifuge, process, and store specimens accurately
- Ensure proper matching of requisition forms with specimen tubes
- Follow all specimen handling, storage, and transport protocols
- Explain procedures clearly to patients (blood draw, urine, fecal collection)
- Maintain patient records and update information as required
- Package specimens for transport maintaining integrity standards
- Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations
- Support lab operations including answering calls and relaying results
- Participate in training and provide workflow improvement suggestions
Qualifications & Experience
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum 6 months of venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab/hospital setting
- 2–4 years of overall experience preferred
- Valid Phlebotomy Certification (if required by state)
- Experience with pediatric and geriatric patients
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong ability to work independently and in a team
Working Conditions
- Alexandria IOP: Solo role (~20 patients/day)
- Manassas PSC: Team setting (~60–100 patients/day)
- Color vision screening required
Additional Information
- ~2 years of phlebotomy experience preferred
- Pediatric to geriatric draw experience required
- Specimen processing experience is a plus
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: $ 20.00/hr.