**Phlebotomist II** 19-20/HR

About the role

The Phlebotomist II plays a key role in specimen collection and processing, supporting high-quality laboratory operations in a clinical environment. This position performs blood draws and other specimen collections, assists with troubleshooting, training, and workflow improvement to ensure accurate results and a smooth patient and laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and blood draws using straight needles and butterfly needles with a high level of accuracy and patient care.
• Collect and store specimens, including blood, urine, and fecal samples, in accordance with established procedures and protocols.
• Clearly and courteously explain the venipuncture and specimen collection process to patients to ensure understanding and comfort.
• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes and verify that all information is complete and accurate.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by specific test orders and laboratory protocols.
• Check all test requisitions or computer-generated labels against the script or order to ensure 100% accuracy before processing.
• Package specimens appropriately for transport, following procedures to maintain specimen integrity during transit.
• Store specimen samples at required temperatures and place them in the correct collection containers or tubes, accurately labeling each sample.
• Follow detailed procedures and protocols for specimen handling and transport to preserve the quality and reliability of test results.
• Record maintenance data and perform decontamination tasks related to equipment and work areas as needed.
• Update patient information accurately in the appropriate systems and documentation.
• Fully understand and interpret physicians’ orders related to laboratory testing and specimen requirements.
• Assist with troubleshooting issues in specimen collection and processing, and make recommendations to improve workflow.
• Participate in training activities and support the development of other team members as needed.
• Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations and all relevant safety and compliance standards.
• Attend annual department trainings and maintain current knowledge of procedures, regulations, and best practices.
• Answer telephone calls and respond to inquiries, including reading laboratory results over the phone when appropriate and permitted.
• Maintain a professional, courteous demeanor with patients, clinical staff, and laboratory colleagues at all times.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Approximately 2–4 years of overall experience in a clinical, laboratory, or related healthcare environment.
• Minimum of 6 months of work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced laboratory or hospital setting.

Skills

• Demonstrated proficiency in blood draws and venipuncture techniques, including the use of straight needles and butterfly needles.
• Ability to collect, label, centrifuge, split, freeze, and store specimens according to established procedures and test orders.
• Strong attention to detail when matching laboratory requisitions to specimen tubes and verifying patient and test information.
• Ability to accurately follow and interpret physicians’ orders and laboratory protocols.
• Knowledge of and ability to comply with OSHA and DEP regulations and safety standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite for basic data entry, documentation, and communication tasks.
• Effective verbal communication skills to explain procedures to patients and to respond to telephone inquiries.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced setting while maintaining accuracy and quality.
• Experience recording maintenance data and performing decontamination procedures on laboratory equipment and work areas.
• Comfort reading and communicating laboratory results over the phone in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Ability to make workflow recommendations and contribute to process improvements within the laboratory.
• Experience updating patient information and working with electronic or computerized labeling systems.
• Strong customer service orientation and the ability to interact with patients in a clear, courteous, and compassionate manner.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training and annual departmental education sessions.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple specimen types and test orders simultaneously while meeting time-sensitive deadlines.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00/hr. Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Schedule

This is a fully onsite, contract position based in Abilene, KS.