Phlebotomist I

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Phlebotomist I - Birmingham/Hoover/Tuscaloosa

Job Description

The primary role of a Phlebotomist is to assist in performing various duties, troubleshoot issues, provide training, and make workflow recommendations. The position involves working in a fast-paced environment and requires excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws, label specimens, centrifuge specimens, and record maintenance data.
• Collect and store specimens according to established procedures.
• Explain venipuncture and specimen collection processes in a clear and courteous manner.
• Demonstrate techniques using straight and butterfly needles.
• Understand all physicians' orders and match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test orders.
• Ensure accuracy by checking all test requisitions or computer labels against scripts.
• Package specimens for transport and store them at the required temperature.
• Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations and attend annual department training.
• Answer telephone calls and read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

Essential Skills

• 1+ years of phlebotomy experience in a hospital or clinical setting
• can perform 30+ blood draws/volume, including all age groups from pediatric to geriatric.
• Strong phlebotomy skills, including blood draw and specimen collection and processing.
• Strong customer service skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Flexibility to work at different sites.
• Knowledge in chemistry, hematology, microbiology, coagulation, urinalysis.
• High school diploma required; 2+ years of experience preferred.

Work Environment

Phlebotomists will cover the Birmingham/Hoover/Tuscaloosa area, working as travelers/floater and for IOP accounts. The position requires the ability to drive up to one hour, with mileage expenses covered. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with a one-hour lunch break. Phlebotomists will be working at fast-paced sites, drawing and processing blood, urine, and other specimens, with an expected 35-40 draws per day. Good customer service is essential.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2025.

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