Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Phlebotomist

Job Description

The primary role of a Phlebotomist is to assist with various assigned duties, troubleshoot issues, provide training, and make workflow recommendations. This position involves performing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data, decontaminating areas, and updating patient information.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws and properly label specimens.
• Centrifuge specimens and record maintenance data.
• Collect and store specimens according to established procedures.
• Explain the venipuncture process and other specimen collection methods in a clear and courteous manner.
• Demonstrate techniques using straight and butterfly needles.
• Understand and execute physicians' orders accurately.
• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test orders.
• Ensure test requisitions or computer labels match the script with 100% accuracy.
• Package specimens for transport and store them at required temperatures.
• Follow protocols for specimen collection and transport to maintain integrity.
• Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.
• Attend annual department trainings.
• Answer telephone calls and read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

Essential Skills

• Phlebotomy
• Blood draw
• Venipuncture
• Specimen collection
• Customer service
• Hospital, ER, and Urgent Care experience

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• High School Diploma or GED
• 1-2 years of experience

Work Environment

The work environment includes a patient service center and an IOP setting. The role involves standing for the majority of the shift and requires performing about 35 draws daily. The position involves working both independently and collaboratively with other employees. The typical work schedule is Monday to Friday, from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/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 Washington,DC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 2, 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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Job Tags

Temporary work, Work at office, Shift work, Monday to Friday,

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