Phlebotomist II

Spectraforce Technologies; Kernersville (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies in Kernersville, NC seeks a Phlebotomist II / Patient Service Technician for our onsite laboratory. Expect approximately 40 blood draws per day, plus urine and other specimen collections, in a busy geriatric care setting.

The schedule is Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–5:30 PM, with about two weeks of training at start. Join a team-focused environment that emphasizes accuracy, compassionate patient interaction, and adherence to safety and specimen-handling procedures.

Qualifications

• Previous phlebotomy experience.
• Ability to perform ~40 blood draws per day.
• Experience with specimen labeling, processing, centrifugation, and preparation.
• Strong patient-care and communication skills.
• Ability to stand for approximately 60-75% of the workday.
• Mon-Fri schedule 7:30 AM-5:30 PM.
• Reliable attendance and availability.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and blood collection using straight needles and butterfly needles.
• Perform urine and other specimen collections as required.
• Collect, label, process, and prepare specimens according to established procedures.
• Properly match laboratory requisitions with specimen tubes and patient information.
• Verify physician orders, test requisitions, and computer-generated labels for accuracy.
• Label, centrifuge, split, freeze, and package specimens according to test requirements.
• Prepare specimens for transportation and store samples at the appropriate temperature and conditions.
• Accurately update and maintain patient information in laboratory systems.
• Explain the blood-drawing and specimen-collection process clearly and courteously to patients.
• Provide a positive and professional patient experience.
• Follow all laboratory, safety, infection-control, and specimen-handling procedures.
• Perform equipment maintenance, record required maintenance information, and assist with decontamination activities.
• Troubleshoot routine workflow issues and make recommendations to improve efficiency.
• Work collaboratively with the laboratory and patient-care team.
• Maintain accuracy and attention to detail while working in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Venipuncture skills

Patient-care

Communication

Teamwork

Geriatric patient care

Tools

Straight needles

Butterfly needles

Job description

Phlebotomist II

Location: 291 Broad St Kernersville NC 27284

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 7:30 AM-5:30 PM

Duration: 3+ months, with potential for extension/conversion

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Phlebotomist II / Patient Service Technician (PST) to join our team in Kernersville, NC. The ideal candidate will have strong phlebotomy and patient-care skills and be comfortable working in a busy laboratory environment.

This position will involve approximately 40 blood draws per day, along with urine and other specimen collections. The role primarily supports a geriatric patient population and requires excellent communication, patience, accuracy, and a friendly bedside manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and blood collection using straight needles and butterfly needles.
• Perform urine and other specimen collections as required.
• Collect, label, process, and prepare specimens according to established procedures.
• Properly match laboratory requisitions with specimen tubes and patient information.
• Verify physician orders, test requisitions, and computer-generated labels for accuracy.
• Label, centrifuge, split, freeze, and package specimens according to test requirements.
• Prepare specimens for transportation and store samples at the appropriate temperature and conditions.
• Accurately update and maintain patient information in laboratory systems.
• Explain the blood-drawing and specimen-collection process clearly and courteously to patients.
• Provide a positive and professional patient experience.
• Follow all laboratory, safety, infection-control, and specimen-handling procedures.
• Perform equipment maintenance, record required maintenance information, and assist with decontamination activities.
• Troubleshoot routine workflow issues and make recommendations to improve efficiency.
• Work collaboratively with the laboratory and patient-care team.
• Maintain accuracy and attention to detail while working in a fast-paced environment.

Required Qualifications

• Previous phlebotomy experience.
• Strong venipuncture skills, including experience with straight needles and butterfly needles.
• Ability to perform approximately 40 blood draws per day.
• Experience with specimen labeling, processing, centrifugation, and preparation.
• Strong patient-care and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Comfortable working with geriatric patients.
• Ability to stand for approximately 60-75% of the workday.
• Ability to work Monday-Friday, approximately 7:30 AM-5:30 PM.
• Reliable attendance and availability are essential.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a patient service center, outpatient laboratory, physician office, hospital, or similar healthcare setting.
• Experience handling urine and other non-blood specimens.
• Experience with specimen processing and laboratory procedures.
• Experience working in a high-volume phlebotomy environment.
• Strong customer service and patient-care skills.
• Previous experience working with geriatric patients.

Training

Approximately 2 weeks of training will be provided at the start of the assignment.

Work Environment

• 100% onsite
• Stationary patient service center/laboratory environment
• Team-based work environment
• Approximately 40 draws per day
• Frequent patient interaction
• Approximately 60-75% of the day spent standing