Phlebotomist II

Position Title: Phlebotomist II

Work Location: Fountain Ct PSC - 211 Fountain Court, Suite 110, Lexington, KY 40509

Assignment Duration: 3-Month

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM

The primary function of a Phlebotomist is to perform assigned duties including specimen collection, troubleshooting, training, and recommending workflow improvements within a Patient Service Center (PSC) environment.

• Perform blood draws, label specimens, centrifuge samples, and record maintenance data
• Collect and store specimens following established procedures
• Clearly and courteously explain venipuncture and specimen collection processes (blood, urine, fecal, etc.)
• Demonstrate proficiency with straight and butterfly needles
• Understand and follow physicians' orders accurately
• Match laboratory requisition forms with specimen tubes
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required
• Verify test requisitions or labels against orders for accuracy
• Package specimens for transport and maintain specimen integrity
• Store specimens at required temperatures using proper containers
• Follow protocol-specific procedures for specimen handling and transport
• Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations
• Attend required training sessions
• Handle incoming calls and assist with lab-related inquiries
• Perform specimen collection and processing in a high-volume PSC setting
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail
• Collaborate with team members while maintaining the ability to work independently

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum 2 years of venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab, hospital, or PSC setting
• Strong experience performing blood draws on all age groups (pediatric to geriatric)
• Proficiency in using straight and butterfly needles
• Experience with specimen processing (centrifuging, labeling, handling)
• Comfortable handling difficult draws (hard sticks)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

• Majority of the shift involves standing (breaks provided)
• Medium-sized Patient Service Center environment
• Work alongside a small team (approximately 2-3 staff members)
• Fast-paced setting with approximately 60-80 patients per day
• Initial training includes orientation and onsite training (first 2 weeks)

• Full-time: 40 hours/week
• No travel required
• Experience with pediatric to geriatric patients required
• Required vaccines: MMR, T-DAP, Varicella, TB, Hep B (declinable)
• Color vision requirement
• Contract-to-hire opportunity based on performance