Phlebotomist II

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Phlebotomist II
Job Description

The primary role of a Phlebotomist II is to assist in performing various assigned duties, troubleshoot issues, provide training, and make workflow recommendations. This position requires a keen understanding of blood draws, specimen labeling, and maintaining accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws, label specimens, and centrifuge specimens.
• Record maintenance data and conduct decontamination procedures.
• Update patient information and collect/store specimens according to established procedures.
• Clearly and courteously explain the venipuncture and specimen collection process to patients.
• Demonstrate techniques using straight and butterfly needles.
• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order.
• Ensure 100% accuracy by checking test requisitions or computer labels against scripts.
• Package specimens for transport, ensuring proper storage temperature and integrity.
• Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.
• Attend annual department trainings and answer telephone inquiries.
• Read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

• Valid Phlebotomy certification where required.
• Minimum of 6 months' experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2-4 years of experience in a related field.

• Knowledge of different gauges and phlebotomy techniques.
• Ability to enter data correctly in different EMR systems.
• Excellent customer service skills due to high volume of patients.
• Specimen collection and venipuncture proficiency.

This position operates in a fast-paced environment similar to an ER, handling over 100 patients daily. Work hours are Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 4 PM, with every other Saturday from 7 AM to 11 AM. The role is based in locations such as Clifton Park and Albany, NY.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Clifton Park, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your 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 the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Clifton Park,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 21, 2025.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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