Phlebotomist II

Position Title: Phlebotomist II

Work Location: 810 St. Vincents Drive, Birmingham, AL (IOP - OBGYN)

Assignment Duration: 3+ Months

Work Schedule: 2:00 AM - 10:00 AM, Tuesday - Saturday

Work Arrangement: Onsite

The Phlebotomist II is responsible for performing a variety of assigned duties including specimen collection, troubleshooting, training, and workflow recommendations in a fast-paced clinical environment.

This position is for FMLA coverage at a busy OBGYN IOP, handling a high volume of daily patient draws.

• Perform blood draws, label specimens, centrifuge samples, and record maintenance data.
• Collect and store specimens following established procedures.
• Explain venipuncture and specimen collection processes clearly and courteously to patients.
• Demonstrate proficiency using straight needles and butterfly needles.
• Review and understand physicians' orders thoroughly.
• Match laboratory requisition forms with specimen tubes accurately.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test orders.
• Verify all test requisitions and labels for 100% accuracy.
• Package and prepare specimens for transport.
• Maintain specimen integrity by following temperature and handling protocols.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and DEP regulations.
• Participate in annual department training sessions.
• Handle incoming calls and provide laboratory results as needed.
• Perform 30-50 blood draws daily in an OBGYN IOP setting.

• 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 2 years of blood draw experience.
• Experience with both pediatric and geriatric patients.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Majority of the shift involves standing and walking.
• Work setting: OBGYN IOP.
• Functioning as the sole phlebotomist on-site.
• 1 week of system training followed by hands-on training.

• Full-time: 40 hours/week (8 hours/day).
• Daily workload: 30-50 blood draws.
• Required vaccinations: Hepatitis B, TB, MMR, T-DAP, Flu, Varicella.
• Color vision screening required.
• Hospital experience preferred.