Phlebotomist II
Silver Spring, MD
Date Posted:26-Aug-2026
Work Type:On-Site
Job Number:496143
Job Description
Phlebotomist II
Location: Silver Spring, MD 20902
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Job Type: Full-Time, 3-Month Contract | Potential Temp-to-Hire
Work Setting: Primary Care / Physician Office
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Phlebotomist II to join our healthcare team in Silver Spring, MD. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of recent phlebotomy experience, strong patient-facing/customer service skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced physician office.
This position involves primarily blood collection, specimen processing, order entry, and patient service. The successful candidate should be comfortable performing venipunctures independently, including difficult draws, while maintaining accuracy and specimen integrity.
Key Responsibilities
Perform venipuncture and blood draws on teenage, adult, and geriatric patients
Perform approximately 20 blood draws on busy days
Use both straight needles and butterfly needles
Comfortably perform difficult/hard sticks
Explain the blood collection process clearly and courteously to patients
Verify physician orders and match requisitions with appropriate specimens
Properly label, centrifuge, split, freeze, package, and prepare specimens for transport
Enter and update patient information and physician orders accurately
Process laboratory orders and maintain accurate documentation
Monitor specimen integrity and follow established collection/handling procedures
Maintain appropriate inventory and order laboratory supplies as needed
Follow OSHA, safety, infection-control, and laboratory procedures
Answer telephone calls and assist patients with laboratory-related inquiries
Maintain a professional and patient-focused environment
Work independently while maintaining productivity and accuracy
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED
Minimum 2 years of phlebotomy experience preferred
At least 6 months of recent hands-on venipuncture experience required
Strong experience with blood collection and specimen processing
Comfortable performing venipuncture independently
Ability to perform difficult draws
Strong customer service and communication skills
Ability to work efficiently in a busy patient-care environment
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Reliable attendance and punctuality
Phlebotomy certification is not required for this position, although it is a plus.
Preferred Experience
Candidates with experience in the following settings are encouraged to apply:
Physician offices
Primary care
Patient Service Centers
Outpatient laboratories
Hospital laboratories
Diagnostic laboratories
Clinical laboratories
Work Environment
Onsite in Silver Spring, MD
Primarily working independently
Most of the shift will be spent standing
Patient population includes teenagers, adults, and geriatric patients
Smaller primary-care/physician-office setting
Approximately 20 draws on busy days
Must be comfortable working independently and managing workflow efficiently
Training
The first two weeks will consist of training before transitioning to the assigned worksite.
Location: Silver Spring, MD 20902
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Job Type: Full-Time, 3-Month Contract | Potential Temp-to-Hire
Work Setting: Primary Care / Physician Office
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Phlebotomist II to join our healthcare team in Silver Spring, MD. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of recent phlebotomy experience, strong patient-facing/customer service skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced physician office.
This position involves primarily blood collection, specimen processing, order entry, and patient service. The successful candidate should be comfortable performing venipunctures independently, including difficult draws, while maintaining accuracy and specimen integrity.
Key Responsibilities
Perform venipuncture and blood draws on teenage, adult, and geriatric patients
Perform approximately 20 blood draws on busy days
Use both straight needles and butterfly needles
Comfortably perform difficult/hard sticks
Explain the blood collection process clearly and courteously to patients
Verify physician orders and match requisitions with appropriate specimens
Properly label, centrifuge, split, freeze, package, and prepare specimens for transport
Enter and update patient information and physician orders accurately
Process laboratory orders and maintain accurate documentation
Monitor specimen integrity and follow established collection/handling procedures
Maintain appropriate inventory and order laboratory supplies as needed
Follow OSHA, safety, infection-control, and laboratory procedures
Answer telephone calls and assist patients with laboratory-related inquiries
Maintain a professional and patient-focused environment
Work independently while maintaining productivity and accuracy
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED
Minimum 2 years of phlebotomy experience preferred
At least 6 months of recent hands-on venipuncture experience required
Strong experience with blood collection and specimen processing
Comfortable performing venipuncture independently
Ability to perform difficult draws
Strong customer service and communication skills
Ability to work efficiently in a busy patient-care environment
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Reliable attendance and punctuality
Phlebotomy certification is not required for this position, although it is a plus.
Preferred Experience
Candidates with experience in the following settings are encouraged to apply:
Physician offices
Primary care
Patient Service Centers
Outpatient laboratories
Hospital laboratories
Diagnostic laboratories
Clinical laboratories
Work Environment
Onsite in Silver Spring, MD
Primarily working independently
Most of the shift will be spent standing
Patient population includes teenagers, adults, and geriatric patients
Smaller primary-care/physician-office setting
Approximately 20 draws on busy days
Must be comfortable working independently and managing workflow efficiently
Training
The first two weeks will consist of training before transitioning to the assigned worksite.
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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 pay range is $22.00/hr – $24.00/hr.