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Job Title: PhlebotomistJob Description

The primary role of the 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 equipment.

+ Update patient information and collect/store specimens according to established procedures.

+ Clearly explain the process of venipuncture, blood drawing, and other specimen collections such as urine or fecal samples.

+ Demonstrate techniques using straight and butterfly needles.

+ Understand and follow all physicians' orders accurately.

+ Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes and label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test orders.

+ Verify test requisitions or computer labels against scripts to ensure accuracy.

+ Package specimens for transport and store sample specimens at the required temperatures.

+ Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations and attend annual department training.

+ Answer telephone calls and read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

Essential Skills

+ Phlebotomy certification valid for the state of employment.

+ At least 1 year of experience in phlebotomy, particularly with pediatric patients.

+ Experience with hard sticks, needles, and specimen processing.

+ Strong attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

+ Minimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ High School Diploma or GED with 0-2 years of experience.

+ Experience in customer service and data entry is beneficial.

+ Experience working with pediatrics and geriatrics is a plus.

Work Environment

The position is based in a patient service center, operating Monday to Friday from 7:15 am to 4:15 pm. The location is fairly large, and the phlebotomist will work alongside one other employee. The role involves drawing mostly on babies and pediatric patients, requiring standing for most of the shift. Training will be provided during the first week.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $21.00/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 Manhattan,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 6, 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] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.