Phlebotomist II

Location: 1111 Hwy 6, Sugar Land, TX 77478 (Patient Service Center / Doctor's Office)

Position Type: Contract

Duration: Initial 3 Months (Contract-to-Possible Hire)

Shift:

• Monday-Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• Friday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  
  Work Arrangement: Onsite
  
  Openings: 1
  
  Start Date: April 27, 2026

Training Location: Initial orientation at main lab (Houston, TX); ongoing training at Sugar Land site

We are seeking an experienced Phlebotomist II to join a busy 2-person patient service center in Sugar Land, TX. This role involves performing blood draws, specimen processing, and patient interaction in a fast-paced doctor's office environment serving primarily adult and elderly patients.

The site experiences high patient volume, especially during mornings, and includes handling difficult draws. Average daily volume is approximately 30-35 draws.

This is a contract opportunity with potential for extension or conversion, supporting coverage for FMLA leave.

• Perform venipuncture using straight and butterfly needles, including difficult draws on adult and elderly patients.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required.
• Ensure proper specimen collection, handling, and storage per protocols.
• Clearly explain procedures to patients and provide a positive experience.
• Match requisitions to specimens and ensure 100% accuracy.
• Review and verify physician orders and test requisitions.
• Package and route specimens to appropriate laboratories.
• Enter patient data and update records in system; perform basic troubleshooting.
• Maintain records and perform decontamination as needed.
• Answer phone calls and provide lab-related information.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and other regulatory standards.
• Attend trainings and contribute to workflow improvements.
• Collaborate with team members in the morning; work independently in the afternoon.

• Busy patient service center within a multi-doctor office setting.
• High-volume, fast-paced environment (especially mornings).
• Requires standing for most of the shift (1-hour lunch break).
• Combination of team-based and independent work.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 6 months of venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• Strong experience with difficult draws preferred.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage high patient volume (30-35 draws/day).
• Ability to stand for extended periods.

• Phlebotomy certification preferred (NHA, AMCA, AMT, or equivalent).

• Required screenings: MMR, TB, Hep B (declination accepted), and Color Vision Test.
• Flexibility for assigned schedule and potential overtime.
• Reliable transportation to the worksite.

• Work in a high-volume, patient-focused environment.
• Opportunity for extension or full-time conversion based on performance.
• Direct impact in supporting essential healthcare services in a multi-provider setting.