Phlebotomist II
Spectraforce
Albany, New York
2 days ago
Job Description
Position Title: Phlebotomist II
Work Location: 1375 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY (PSC)
Assignment Duration: 3-Month
Work Schedule:
Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Every other Saturday, 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Position Summary:
The primary function of a Phlebotomist is to perform assigned duties including specimen collection, troubleshooting, training, and recommending workflow improvements.
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 annual training sessions
- Handle incoming calls and communicate lab results when needed
- Perform blood collection and processing in a PSC setting
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 handling difficult draws (hard sticks)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- High School Diploma or GED
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
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 is a plus
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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.