• Phlebotomist I

    Actalent (Huntsville, AL)


    Job Title: Phlebotomist I (Immediate Hiring)

    Job Description

    As a Phlebotomist I, your primary role is to support the laboratory team by performing various assigned duties, troubleshooting, training, and recommending workflow improvements. You will be responsible for collecting and storing specimens in accordance with established procedures while ensuring proper labeling and documentation.

    Responsibilities

    + Perform blood draws, label specimens, and centrifuge them as needed.

    + Record maintenance data and perform decontamination.

    + Update patient information as required.

    + Collect and store specimens, explaining procedures clearly and courteously.

    + Demonstrate technique using straight and butterfly needles.

    + Understand and comply with physicians' orders.

    + Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.

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

    + Ensure 100% accuracy in matching test requisitions to scripts.

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

    + Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.

    + Attend annual department training sessions.

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

    Essential Skills

    + Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state of employment.

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

    + Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

    + High School Diploma or GED.

    + 1-2 years of recent phlebotomy experience.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Strong customer service skills, with a respectful and understanding approach to patients.

    + Experience with pediatric and geriatric blood draws.

    + Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

    + At least one year of experience preferred.

    Work Environment

    This role requires the individual to perform over 100 draws daily in a Patient Service Center (PSC). The location size varies, and the worker is expected to stand for the majority of the shift. The team specializes in both pediatric and geriatric care. The individual will work as part of a team and undergo approximately one week of training at the start of the role.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Huntsville, Alabama.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $17.75 - $18.50/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 Huntsville,AL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 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.