Phlebotomist II

Position Title: Phlebotomist II

Work Location: 6101 Woodway Dr, Waco, TX 76712 (IOP - Doctor's Office)

Assignment Duration: 3-Month

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

1-hour lunch

The primary function of a Phlebotomist is to perform assigned duties including specimen collection, troubleshooting, training, and recommending workflow improvements within a physician office (IOP) setting.

• Perform blood draws, label specimens, centrifuge samples, and record maintenance data
• Collect and store specimens following established procedures
• Clearly and courteously explain venipuncture and specimen collection processes (blood, urine, fecal, etc.)
• Demonstrate proficiency with straight and butterfly needles
• Understand and follow physicians' orders accurately
• Match laboratory requisition forms with specimen tubes
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required
• Verify test requisitions or labels against orders for accuracy
• Package specimens for transport and maintain specimen integrity
• Store specimens at required temperatures using proper containers
• Follow protocol-specific procedures for specimen handling and transport
• Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations
• Attend required training sessions
• Handle incoming calls and assist with lab-related inquiries
• Perform order entry, insurance verification, and possible payment collection
• Process and ship specimens accurately and efficiently

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum 2 years of venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab, hospital, or physician office setting
• Experience performing blood draws on adult patients; pediatric experience preferred
• Proficiency in using straight and butterfly needles
• Experience with specimen processing (centrifuging, labeling, handling)
• Comfortable handling difficult draws (hard sticks)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

• Majority of the shift involves standing (breaks provided)
• Medium-sized physician office environment
• Work alongside a team in a collaborative setting
• Fast-paced setting with approximately 30 patients per day
• Initial training includes orientation and onsite training (first 2 weeks)

• Full-time: 40 hours/week
• No travel required (may assist other sites if needed)
• Pediatric experience preferred but not required
• Required vaccines: MMR, T-DAP, Varicella, TB, Hep B (declinable), Flu
• Color vision requirement
• Contract-to-hire opportunity based on performance