• Phlebotomist

    Actalent (Alexandria, VA)


    Job Title: Phlebotomist Job Description

     

    The primary role of a Phlebotomist is to assist with various duties, including troubleshooting, training, and making workflow recommendations. The position requires expertise in performing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data, and updating patient information.

    Responsibilities

    + Perform blood draws and label specimens accurately.

    + Centrifuge specimens and record maintenance data.

    + Decontaminate and update patient information as necessary.

    + Collect and store specimens following established procedures.

    + Explain the venipuncture process clearly and courteously.

    + Demonstrate techniques using straight and/or butterfly needles.

    + Understand and follow physicians' orders precisely.

    + Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.

    + Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens per test order requirements.

    + Ensure all test requisitions or computer labels match the script for accuracy.

    + Package specimens correctly for transport and store samples at required temperatures.

    + Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.

    + Attend annual department trainings.

    + Answer telephone inquiries and read laboratory results as needed.

    Essential Skills

    + Phlebotomy

    + Blood draw

    + Venipuncture

    + Customer service

    + Geriatric and hard stick experience

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state of employment.

    + High School Diploma or GED.

    + 2-4 years of phlebotomy experience.

    + Customer service experience.

    + Experience with butterfly needles, laboratory work, pediatrics, and geriatrics.

     

    Work Environment

     

    The position follows a Monday to Friday schedule from 9:30am to 6:00pm.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Alexandria, Virginia.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/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 Alexandria,VA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 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.