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Job Title: Phlebotomist

Job Description

The primary role of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, troubleshooting, training, and recommending workflow improvements.

Responsibilities

+ Perform blood draws, label specimens, and centrifuge specimens.

+ Record maintenance data and ensure proper decontamination procedures are followed.

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

+ Explain the process of venipuncture, blood drawing, and other specimen collection methods clearly and courteously.

+ Demonstrate techniques using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.

+ Understand all physicians' orders and match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.

+ Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test orders.

+ Check all test requisitions or computer labels against scripts to ensure 100% accuracy.

+ Package specimens for transport.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in specimen collection, phlebotomy, and blood draw techniques.

+ Ability to perform phlebotomy on all types of patients, including hard sticks and needle techniques.

+ Experience in urine and thyroid testing.

+ Strong data entry skills and attention to detail.

+ Good computer skills.

+ Experience in hospital, ER, or urgent care settings.

+ Venipuncture experience.

+ Customer service skills.

+ Phlebotomy certification.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ High School Diploma or GED required.

+ 1-2 years of phlebotomy experience.

Work Environment

The phlebotomist will work in a doctor's office, which is a medium-sized patient service center. The role requires standing for the majority of the shift and involves working both independently and with other employees. Training is provided at the start of the role. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, with an expectation of performing between 15-20 draws daily.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $23.00/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 Reston,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 13, 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.