Job Title: Phlebotomist

Job Description

The primary role of the Phlebotomist II is to assist in performing various duties, troubleshooting, training, and making workflow recommendations. This position requires experience in blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data, and decontamination, as well as updating patient information.

Responsibilities

Collect and store specimens according to established procedures.Explain the venipuncture and specimen collection process clearly and courteously.Demonstrate techniques using straight and butterfly needles.Comprehend and execute all physician orders accurately.Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test orders.

Essential Skills

2+ years of phlebotomy experience in a hospital environment with a diverse patient demographic, including pediatric to geriatric.Strong customer service skills.Ability to work off-shift.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Hospital experience is a must.Preference for experience in heel sticks, though not required.

Work Environment

The position is based in a hospital setting with a busy schedule, requiring 25 to 30 draws daily, depending on hospital occupancy. The role involves extensive walking and standing, with visits to patient rooms using a 20-pound push cart with phlebotomy supplies. The work is conducted within a team setting, with training provided on-site for approximately two weeks

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Birmingham, AL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.75 - $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 Birmingham,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 24, 2026.

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