Position Title: Phlebotomist II

Work Location: 1375 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY (PSC)

Assignment Duration: 3-Month 

Work Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Every other Saturday, 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Work Arrangement:

Onsite (initial training may require floating to other sites)

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Position Summary:

The primary function of the Phlebotomist is to perform assigned duties including specimen collection, troubleshooting, training, and recommending workflow improvements.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Perform blood draws, specimen labeling, centrifugation, and decontamination
• Record maintenance data and update patient information
• Collect and store specimens according to established procedures
• Clearly explain venipuncture and other specimen collection processes (e.g., urine, fecal)
• Demonstrate proficiency with straight and butterfly needles
• Accurately follow physicians’ orders
• Match laboratory requisition forms with specimen tubes
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required
• Verify all test requisitions and labels for accuracy
• Package specimens for transport while maintaining integrity
• Store specimens at required temperatures in appropriate containers
• Follow protocol-specific handling and transport procedures
• Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations
• Attend annual training sessions
• Answer calls and communicate lab results as needed
• Perform blood collection and processing in a PSC setting

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Qualifications & Experience:

• Valid Phlebotomy certification (as required by state)
• Minimum 6 months of venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting
• 2–4 years of overall experience preferred
• At least 1 year of blood drawing experience
• Comfortable with difficult draws (hard sticks)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• High School Diploma or GED

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Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

• Majority of the shift involves standing (with a lunch break)
• Medium-sized PSC environment
• Work alongside one other full-time employee
• Initial training (first two weeks) may require floating to other sites

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Additional Information:

• Full-time: 40 hours/week (8 hours/day)
• 20–50 draws per day
• Pediatrics and geriatrics experience preferred
• Required vaccines: MMR, TB, Hep B (declinable), and color vision requirement
• Hospital phlebotomy experience preferred

 
 
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.