Phlebotomist II

Job Title: Phlebotomist II Job Description
The Phlebotomist II plays a key role in providing high-quality specimen collection and processing services in a fast-paced clinical environment. This position assists with blood draws and other specimen collections, performs troubleshooting, supports training activities, and recommends workflow improvements to ensure accurate, efficient, and safe laboratory operations.
Responsibilities
- Perform venipuncture and blood draws using straight needles and butterfly needles for patients across pediatric to geriatric age groups.
- Collect and store blood, urine, fecal, and other specimens in accordance with established procedures and protocols.
- Clearly and courteously explain the venipuncture and specimen collection process to patients to ensure understanding and comfort.
- Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes and verify that all test requisitions or computer labels align 100% with the script or physician orders.
- Accurately label specimens, centrifuge, split, and freeze samples as required by specific test orders and protocols.
- Package specimens for transport, ensuring proper temperature control and placement in appropriate collection containers or tubes to maintain specimen integrity.
- Record maintenance data and perform decontamination procedures as required to support a clean and safe work area.
- Update patient information accurately in relevant systems and documentation.
- Answer telephone calls professionally and read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries in accordance with established guidelines.
- Understand and fully comply with OSHA and DEP regulations related to safety, handling, and transport of specimens.
- Attend annual department trainings and maintain up-to-date knowledge of procedures, regulations, and best practices.
- Provide excellent customer service to patients and clinical staff, maintaining a courteous and professional demeanor at all times.
- Contribute to workflow improvement by identifying issues, assisting with troubleshooting, and making recommendations to enhance efficiency.
- Support training activities by demonstrating proper phlebotomy and specimen collection techniques when requested.
Essential Skills
- Valid phlebotomy certification for the state of employment, where required.
- Minimum of 6 months of work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced laboratory or hospital setting.
- 12 years of experience in an outpatient or inpatient setting.
- High volume blood draw experience with patients ranging from pediatric to geriatric.
- High School Diploma or GED and 24 years of overall experience in a related medical or laboratory environment.
- Proficiency in venipuncture, blood draws, and specimen collection using straight and butterfly needles.
- Experience with specimen processing, including labeling, centrifuging, splitting, freezing, and packaging for transport.
- Ability to fully understand and follow physicians orders and laboratory requisitions.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite for basic documentation and communication tasks.
- Strong customer service skills with the ability to communicate clearly and courteously with patients and staff.
- Knowledge of and adherence to OSHA and DEP regulations and safety standards.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) or equivalent credential.
- Experience working in both inpatient and outpatient clinical environments.
- Comfort working in a high-volume draw setting with diverse patient populations.
- Laboratory or medical environment experience with a focus on specimen handling and processing.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in labeling, documentation, and data recording.
- Effective communication skills for explaining procedures and handling telephone inquiries.
- Ability to participate in and benefit from ongoing department trainings and process improvements.
- Preference for candidates without primary plasma-only experience, due to the nature of the role.
Work Environment
This role is based in a fast-paced clinical laboratory or hospital setting that handles a high volume of blood and specimen draws for patients ranging from pediatric to geriatric. The schedule is Monday through Friday on a closing shift, with start times ranging from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. for an 8-hour shift, and the latest end time around 6:30 p.m. In addition, there is a Saturday shift approximately every four weeks, typically from 7:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. The environment involves frequent interaction with patients and clinical staff, use of standard phlebotomy and laboratory equipment such as needles, collection tubes, centrifuges, and specimen storage systems, and adherence to strict safety and regulatory standards. Staff follow professional clinical attire appropriate for a healthcare and laboratory setting, with attention to cleanliness, safety, and compliance with facility policies.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Portland, OR.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Portland, OR.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.
Workplace Type
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