Phlebotomist I – Grapevine, TX

(Two‑Week Training in Dallas)

Job Description

The Phlebotomist I plays a key role in supporting specimen collection, processing, and workflow efficiency. This position assists with daily operations, troubleshooting, training, and ensuring high‑quality patient care. This role is open to trainees and individuals with limited experience who are eager to learn and grow in the field.

Location & Training

• Primary Work Location: Grapevine, TX
• Training: A 2‑week training program will be completed in Dallas, TX before transitioning to the Grapevine site.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipunctures and accurately label all specimens.
• Centrifuge specimens and document maintenance activities.
• Decontaminate work areas and update patient information as needed.
• Collect, store, and prepare specimens following established procedures.
• Clearly explain venipuncture and specimen collection processes to patients.
• Demonstrate proper technique using straight or butterfly needles.
• Fully understand and follow all physician orders.
• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes with 100% accuracy.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens according to test requirements.
• Verify test requisitions or computer labels against scripts for accuracy.
• Package specimens for transport using correct temperature and container guidelines.
• Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations at all times.
• Attend annual department training sessions.
• Answer phone inquiries and read laboratory results when needed.

Essential Skills

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state of employment (or willingness to obtain).
• Minimum 6 months of venipuncture experience preferred, but trainees are welcome.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication and patient‑interaction skills.
• High attention to detail for labeling and processing specimens.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required

Experience

• 0–2 years of phlebotomy or related experience
• Experience with blood, urine, and fecal specimen collection is a plus.

Work Environment

This role operates in a fast‑paced hospital or laboratory setting. You will perform venipunctures, specimen collection, and processing while interacting with patients, nurses, and medical staff. Compliance with OSHA and DEP regulations is required. Professional attire is expected.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grapevine, TX.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Grapevine,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $18 - $20