• Phlebotomist III

    Actalent (Vancouver, WA)


    Job Title: Phlebotomist III - Vancouver

    Job Description

    The Phlebotomist will perform vital tasks including greeting patients upon arrival, drawing blood, labeling specimens, and performing centrifuge operations. The role involves recording maintenance data, decontaminating equipment, and updating patient information. Phlebotomists will collect and store specimens following established procedures, clearly explaining the process of venipuncture or other specimen collection. Proficiency in using straight needles and butterfly needles is required, along with a thorough understanding of physicians' orders. Responsibilities also include matching laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes, labeling, centrifuging, splitting, freezing specimens as required, and ensuring accuracy against test orders. The role demands compliance with OSHA and DEP regulations, attending annual department trainings, answering telephone inquiries, and handling insurance, billing, and sample processing.

    Responsibilities

    + Greet patients and conduct blood draws using straight or butterfly needles.

    + Label specimens and perform centrifuge operations.

    + Record maintenance data and conduct decontamination procedures.

    + Update patient information and store specimens according to procedures.

    + Explain venipuncture and specimen collection processes to patients.

    + Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.

    + Ensure correct test requisitions or computer labels against scripts.

    + Package specimens for transport and store samples as per temperature requirements.

    + Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.

    + Attend annual department trainings.

    + Handle insurance, billing, and sample processing.

    + Provide excellent customer service to patients.

    Essential Skills

    + 6+ months of phlebotomy/venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.

    + Proficiency in drawing blood and blood culture techniques.

    + Customer service experience in any setting.

    + Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Washington Phlebotomist Certification required

    + High School Diploma or GED.

    + Patient-first mindset.

    + Positive, hardworking personality that takes initiative.

    + Proven reliability and positive attendance.

    + Ability to take feedback well and eagerness to learn.

    Work Environment

    The schedule is Monday to Friday, 6:00 PM to 4:00 AM with rotating weekends. The contract duration is initially set for 3 months, with potential extensions up to 6-9 months based on business need and performance. This position offers a chance to transition to a direct role, contingent on consultant performance and attendance.

     

    We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification.

     

    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. This temporary role may be eligible for the following:

     

    + Medical, Dental & Vision

    + 401(k)/Roth

    + Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D

    + Short and long-term disability

    + HSA & DCFSA

    + Transportation benefits

    + Employee Assistance Program

    + Company Paid Time off or State Sick Leave

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $21.85 - $27.00/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 Vancouver,WA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Aug 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.