Phlebotomist I

Actalent • Contract • Chevy Chase, Maryland, United States • $19 - $21 / hour • 3m ago

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

Minimum of 1 year of work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting required.
Experience with pediatric and geriatric patients 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.
Professionalism and customer service orientation.

Work Environment

The work environment is a patient service center specializing in internal medicine. The location is smaller, and the phlebotomist will be expected to stand for most of their shift. The role involves working alongside one other person. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with a 30-minute lunch break. The phlebotomist will handle 30-40 drawings daily, including pediatric, geriatric, and adult patients. Initially, there will be a week of orientation training. The facility includes both a patient service center and an IOP, with potential assignments to assist with the IOP upstairs.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $21.00/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 Chevy Chase,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.