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Phlebotomist

Actalent
Nashville, TN Contractor
POSTED ON 6/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/2/2026
Job Title: Phlebotomist
Job Description

The phlebotomist performs blood draws at a patient services center, providing safe, accurate, and compassionate specimen collection while delivering a positive experience for every patient.

Responsibilities

  • Perform blood draws and other specimen collections accurately and safely in a patient services center.
  • Verify patient identity and ensure all specimens are correctly labeled and documented.
  • Prepare patients for blood collection by explaining procedures and answering questions in a clear and reassuring manner.
  • Follow established protocols and safety procedures for phlebotomy and specimen handling.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of the phlebotomy area, equipment, and supplies.
  • Deliver courteous and professional customer service to patients, visitors, and healthcare staff.
  • Handle specimens in accordance with laboratory requirements to ensure sample integrity.
  • Report any issues, complications, or unusual patient reactions during or after blood collection to appropriate personnel.
Essential Skills
  • Proven experience performing blood draws in a clinical or patient services setting.
  • Proficiency in phlebotomy techniques and safe specimen collection.
  • Strong attention to detail for accurate patient identification and specimen labeling.
  • Effective customer service skills with a professional and compassionate demeanor.
  • Ability to follow established procedures and safety protocols.
  • Phlebotomy certification.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Previous experience working in a patient services center or similar healthcare environment.
  • Strong communication skills to interact effectively with patients and healthcare staff.
  • Ability to remain calm and reassuring when working with anxious or nervous patients.
Work Environment

This role is based in a patient services center environment where the phlebotomist works directly with patients for blood collection. The position involves frequent interaction with patients and healthcare staff, regular use of phlebotomy equipment and supplies, and adherence to strict safety and infection control procedures. The work requires standing for portions of the day, handling biohazard materials in a controlled setting, and maintaining a clean, orderly, and professional appearance appropriate for a clinical healthcare environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Nashville, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $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 Nashville,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 8, 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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $16 - $23

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