Job Description
The primary role of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various duties, troubleshooting, training, and making workflow recommendations. This position requires a professional who is adept at handling blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data, decontamination, and updating patient information.
ResponsibilitiesPerform blood draws, label specimens, and centrifuge specimens according to established procedures.Collect and store specimens following protocol, ensuring proper explanation of the venipuncture process in a courteous manner.Demonstrate techniques using straight needles and butterfly needles while fully understanding physicians' orders.Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes, label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test orders.Check all test requisitions or computer labels against scripts to ensure accuracy.Package specimens for transport and store sample specimens according to required temperatures.Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations and attend annual department trainings.Answer telephone calls and provide laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.Essential SkillsProven skills in phlebotomy, blood draw, and venipuncture.Experience with specimen processing and customer service.1+ year of recent phlebotomy experience in a hospital setting.Capability of working with geriatric and hard stick patients.Excellent customer service skills.Phlebotomy certification and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.Additional Skills & QualificationsValid Phlebotomy certification for the state of employment, as required.Minimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.High School Diploma or GED with 0-2 years of experience.Work Environment
This role is based in a hospital environment located at 5 Mobile Infirmary Circle, Mobile, AL. The position is for the 3rd shift, Monday to Friday, with rotating weekends, requiring extensive walking to patient rooms. The role involves working as a team with approximately 50 draws per night. Initial training will be conducted during the 1st shift for about 1½ to 2 weeks, after which the candidate will transition to the 3rd shift.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $16.00 - $18.50/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 Mobile,AL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 8, 2025.
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