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Job Title: Phlebotomist I Job Description

The main function of a Phlebotomist I is to assist in performing various assigned duties, troubleshooting, training, and making workflow recommendations. The role involves collecting and storing specimens according to established procedures and ensuring proper labeling and processing of specimens.

Responsibilities

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

+ Record maintenance data and conduct decontamination processes.

+ Update patient information accurately.

+ Explain the venipuncture or specimen collection process clearly and courteously.

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

+ Understand and execute physicians' orders effectively.

+ Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.

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

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

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

+ Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.

+ Attend annual department trainings.

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

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in phlebotomy, venipuncture, and specimen processing.

+ Experience in pediatric and geriatric phlebotomy.

+ Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state of employment, as required.

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

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

+ High School Diploma or GED.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in working with pediatric and geriatric patients is preferred.

Work Environment

The position operates from Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting. The role involves handling various specimen types, utilizing technologies for specimen processing, and following specific protocols to maintain specimen integrity.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Charlotte, North Carolina.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $19.50/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 Charlotte,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 1, 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.

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