Phlebotomist I

Job Title: Phlebotomist I
Duration: 2 Months 
Location: Mobile, AL
Work Setting: Onsite – Hospital
Schedule: 3rd Shift (8:00 PM – 6:30 AM, Monday–Friday)
Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend
 

Key Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture using straight and butterfly needles.
• Collect blood and other specimens (urine, fecal, etc.) following established procedures.
• Draw blood from hospitalized patients by visiting patient rooms.
• Work with patients across all age groups, including pediatric, adult, geriatric, and hard-stick patients.
• Label, centrifuge, split, freeze, and package specimens for transport.
• Verify physician orders and laboratory requisitions for accuracy.
• Maintain specimen integrity by following proper storage and transportation procedures.
• Update patient information and documentation accurately.
• Perform equipment maintenance, decontamination, and record maintenance data.
• Answer phone calls and communicate laboratory information as appropriate.
• Follow OSHA, DEP, and all laboratory safety regulations.
• Attend required department training sessions.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 6 months of recent phlebotomy experience in a fast-paced hospital or laboratory setting.
• Experience performing venipuncture independently using straight and butterfly needles.
• Experience drawing blood from pediatric through geriatric patients, including hard-stick patients.
• Comfortable walking throughout the hospital and visiting patient rooms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• State Phlebotomy Certification (where required).

Required Skills

• Blood draws for pediatric through geriatric patients.
• Experience with hard-stick patients.
• Comfortable walking throughout the hospital.
• Specimen collection, labeling, centrifuging, processing, and packaging.
• Strong attention to detail and patient care.

Vaccination & Compliance Requirements

• Hepatitis B
• TB
• MMR
• T-DAP
• Varicella
• Negative THC drug screen required.
• Flu vaccination required.
• COVID-19 vaccination not required.
• No color vision screening required.

Interview Process

• Individual onsite interview with the Hiring Manager.

 

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 pay range is $19.00/hr – $20.00/hr.