• Phlebotomist

    Actalent (Pikesville, MD)


    Job Title: Phlebotomist

    Job Description

    The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, troubleshooting, training, and making workflow recommendations. The position is essential in ensuring the proper collection, handling, and processing of specimens.

    Responsibilities

    + Perform blood draws, label specimens, centrifuge specimens, record maintenance data, and conduct decontamination.

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

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

    + Demonstrate techniques using straight and 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.

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

    + Package specimens for transport and store them according to required temperatures.

    + Place samples in appropriate collection containers, label them accurately, and follow procedures for transport to maintain specimen integrity.

    + Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.

    + Attend annual department trainings.

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

    Essential Skills

    + 2-5 years of work experience as a Phlebotomist performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting required.

    + Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

    + High School Diploma or GED.

    + Experience with blood draws, venipuncture, sample collection, phlebotomy, specimen collection, specimen processing, laboratory procedures, data entry, centrifuging, and medical terminology.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Professionalism and customer service orientation.

    + Experience with pediatric and geriatric patients required.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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 Pikesville,MD.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Aug 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.