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Job Title: Phlebotomist - Jackson Heights
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Phlebotomist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have over two years of recent phlebotomy experience with strong skills in using straight needles. Being bilingual in Spanish is highly preferred. The candidate must be reliable, punctual, and possess excellent communication skills. Familiarity with different color tubes and tests is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Perform blood draws, label specimens, centrifuge specimens, record maintenance data, and handle decontamination.
- Update patient information and collect and store specimens according to established procedures.
- Clearly and courteously explain the venipuncture process and other specimen collection procedures as required.
- Demonstrate techniques using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.
- Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
- Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order.
- Ensure test requisitions or computer labels match the script for accuracy.
- Package specimens for transport and store specimen samples at the required temperature.
- Place samples in appropriate collection containers/tubes, accurately label them, and follow procedures to maintain specimen integrity.
Essential Skills
- Minimum of 1 year experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong proficiency in drawing blood and specimen collection.
- Experience with straight needles and venipuncture techniques.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Bilingual in Spanish is highly preferred.
- Knowledge of different color tubes and tests is beneficial.
Work Environment
This position is based at a Patient Service Center (PSC) in Jackson Heights, Queens.
The work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM, with rotating Saturdays from 8 AM to 5 PM.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/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 Elmhurst,NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 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.
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