Phlebotomist I - Huntsville

Phlebotomist I in Huntsville AL

The primary role of a Phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, troubleshoot issues, provide training, and make workflow recommendations. This role requires a thorough understanding of blood draw procedures and specimen collection, ensuring adherence to established protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws, label specimens, and centrifuge specimens while recording maintenance data and performing decontamination.
• Update patient information as required.
• Collect and store specimens according to established procedures.
• Explain the venipuncture process clearly and courteously to patients.
• Demonstrate techniques using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.
• Understand and follow all physicians' orders.
• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order.
• Verify test requisitions or computer labels against scripts for accuracy.
• Package specimens for transport.
• Store specimen samples according to required temperatures and protocols.
• Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.
• Attend annual department trainings.
• Answer telephone calls and read laboratory results to fulfill inquiries.

Essential Skills

• 2 years of experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• excellent customer service

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills, with a respectful and understanding approach to patients.
• Pediatric experience is a plus.
• Must be able to work well with others in a fast-paced environment.

Work Environment

This role is based in a Patient Service Center (PSC) and requires drawing over 100 patients daily. The work environment is fast-paced, and the majority of the shift involves standing. The team focuses on both pediatric and geriatric specialties. The role involves working collaboratively with a team, and approximately one week of training is provided at the start of the role.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Huntsville, Alabama.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.50 - $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 Huntsville,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2025.