Phlebotomist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: PhlebotomistJob Description

The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, troubleshooting, training, and making workflow recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws, label specimens, centrifuge specimens, record maintenance data, and decontaminate areas as needed.
• Update patient information and collect and store specimens according to established procedures.
• Clearly and courteously explain the venipuncture process and other specimen collections such as urine or fecal samples, as required.
• Demonstrate techniques using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.
• Fully understand all physicians' orders and match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test orders.
• Ensure all test requisitions or computer labels are 100% correct by checking against scripts.
• Package specimens for transport and store specimen samples according to the required temperature.
• Place samples in appropriate collection containers or tubes, accurately label, and follow different procedures as outlined by specific protocols to maintain the integrity of specimens during transport.
• Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.
• Answer telephone calls and read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

Essential Skills

• Phlebotomy
• Blood draw
• Specimen collection
• Customer service
• Drawing blood

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where you will be employed, as required in some states.
• Minimum of 2+ years of work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma

Work Environment

This role involves working in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting, where adherence to safety protocols and procedures is crucial. The position requires proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite for documentation and communication purposes.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/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 Philadelphia,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 19, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.