Phlebotomist II
Spectraforce
Austin, Texas
2 hours ago
Job Description
Position Title: Phlebotomist II
Work Location: 6101 Woodway Dr, Waco, TX 76712 (IOP – Doctor’s Office)
Assignment Duration: 3-Month
Work Schedule:
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
1-hour lunch
Position Summary:
The primary function of a Phlebotomist is to perform assigned duties including specimen collection, troubleshooting, training, and recommending workflow improvements within a physician office (IOP) setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform blood draws, label specimens, centrifuge samples, and record maintenance data
- Collect and store specimens following established procedures
- Clearly and courteously explain venipuncture and specimen collection processes (blood, urine, fecal, etc.)
- Demonstrate proficiency with straight and butterfly needles
- Understand and follow physicians’ orders accurately
- Match laboratory requisition forms with specimen tubes
- Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required
- Verify test requisitions or labels against orders for accuracy
- Package specimens for transport and maintain specimen integrity
- Store specimens at required temperatures using proper containers
- Follow protocol-specific procedures for specimen handling and transport
- Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations
- Attend required training sessions
- Handle incoming calls and assist with lab-related inquiries
- Perform order entry, insurance verification, and possible payment collection
- Process and ship specimens accurately and efficiently
Qualifications & Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Minimum 2 years of venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab, hospital, or physician office setting
- Experience performing blood draws on adult patients; pediatric experience preferred
- Proficiency in using straight and butterfly needles
- Experience with specimen processing (centrifuging, labeling, handling)
- Comfortable handling difficult draws (hard sticks)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Working Conditions & Physical Demands:
- Majority of the shift involves standing (breaks provided)
- Medium-sized physician office environment
- Work alongside a team in a collaborative setting
- Fast-paced setting with approximately 30 patients per day
- Initial training includes orientation and onsite training (first 2 weeks)
Additional Information:
- Full-time: 40 hours/week
- No travel required (may assist other sites if needed)
- Pediatric experience preferred but not required
- Required vaccines: MMR, T-DAP, Varicella, TB, Hep B (declinable), Flu
- Color vision requirement
- Contract-to-hire opportunity based on performance
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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: $ 19.00/hr.