• Phlebotomist

    Actalent (Astoria, OR)


    Job Title: Phlebotomist - Astoria

    Job Description

    The Phlebotomist will be responsible for greeting patients as they arrive at the lab, performing blood draws, labeling specimens, and handling specimen processing tasks such as centrifuging. The role also involves updating patient information, collecting and storing specimens according to established procedures, and explaining the specimen collection process clearly and courteously.

    Responsibilities

    + Greet patients as they enter the lab and provide excellent customer service.

    + Perform blood draws using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.

    + 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.

    + Ensure compliance with OSHA and DEP regulations.

    + Attend annual department trainings and stay updated on protocols.

    + Handle insurance, billing, and processing of samples.

    + Answer telephone inquiries and read laboratory results when necessary.

    + Maintain and decontaminate equipment, and record maintenance data.

    Essential Skills

    + Phlebotomy certification

    + 6+ months of phlebotomy experience

    + Experience in customer service in any setting

    + Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

    + Ability to handle feedback well and eagerness to learn

    + Strong patient-first mindset

    + Positive, hardworking personality with initiative

    + Proven reliability and positive attendance record

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + High School Diploma or GED

    + Knowledge of medical terminology

    + Experience with specimen processing

    + Data entry skills

    + Experience working with geriatric patients

    Work Environment

    The role is based in Astoria, OR, and involves a 3-month contract with potential for extension. The work environment is part of a strong team culture within a global company, offering opportunities for growth and movement into different departments. Employees benefit from comprehensive medical plans, health savings accounts, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, and retirement plans. The environment supports a patient-first mindset and encourages collaboration and personal development. Occasionally, there may be a need to work at nearby locations if required.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Astoria, OR.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.24/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 Astoria,OR.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 27, 2026.

    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.