Phlebotomist

Job Title: Phlebotomist

Job Description

The phlebotomist plays a key role in collecting and processing patient specimens while ensuring accurate documentation, regulatory compliance, and excellent patient care. This position supports a busy clinical environment by performing blood draws and other specimen collections, troubleshooting issues, assisting with training, and recommending improvements to workflow to keep operations running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws and venipunctures using straight needles and butterfly needles on a variety of patient populations, including pediatric patients.
• Collect and store blood and other specimens, such as urine or fecal samples, in accordance with established procedures and protocols.
• Explain venipuncture and other specimen collection procedures clearly and courteously to patients to ensure understanding and comfort.
• Label specimen tubes accurately and match them with corresponding laboratory requisition forms or computer-generated labels.
• Centrifuge, split, freeze, and otherwise process specimens as required by specific test orders, ensuring specimen integrity.
• Store specimens at the required temperature and place samples in the appropriate collection containers or tubes following protocol.
• Package specimens correctly for transport, following all procedures necessary to maintain the integrity and stability of the samples.
• Review all test requisitions or computer labels against the script or order to ensure 100% accuracy before processing.
• Update and maintain accurate patient information and specimen data in the system, including data entry tasks as needed.
• Record maintenance data and perform decontamination procedures for equipment and work areas in accordance with lab standards.
• Understand and fully interpret physicians’ orders to ensure correct specimen collection and test processing.
• Answer telephone calls professionally and provide laboratory results or information to satisfy appropriate inquiries.
• Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations and all relevant safety and quality standards in the laboratory and collection areas.
• Attend annual departmental trainings and stay current with procedures, safety guidelines, and workflow updates.
• Work independently as the sole phlebotomy professional on site, managing workflow and troubleshooting issues as they arise.
• Assist in training and mentoring as needed and make recommendations to improve work processes and overall workflow efficiency.

Essential Skills

• At least 6 months of experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to draw and process specimens independently.
• Demonstrated proficiency in blood draws and venipuncture, including experience with pediatric patients.
• Strong specimen handling skills, including labeling, sample preparation, specimen management, and specimen storage.
• Ability to operate and use a centrifuge and other basic laboratory equipment safely and effectively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite for basic documentation, reporting, and communication tasks.
• Ability to accurately match laboratory requisition forms or computer labels to specimen tubes and verify orders.
• Competence in data entry and maintaining accurate patient and specimen records.
• Understanding of and adherence to OSHA and DEP regulations and general laboratory safety standards.
• Clear, courteous communication skills for explaining procedures and responding to inquiries by phone and in person.
• Ability to work independently as the sole phlebotomy professional at a site, managing time and workload effectively.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED completion.
• Phlebotomy certification is not required but related training or coursework is beneficial.
• Experience with geriatric patients is a plus.
• Experience in laboratory, blood bank, biobank, or handling biological samples is advantageous.
• Experience in medical assisting or a similar clinical support role is helpful.
• Familiarity with Cerner or other electronic health record or laboratory information systems is a plus.
• Comfort working in pediatric settings and adapting communication to different age groups.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining specimen integrity and accuracy throughout the process.

Work Environment

This role supports outpatient clinical and laboratory settings and requires regular travel between multiple locations. The home base will be in the Muncie area, with floating coverage as far north as Fort Wayne and as far south as North Indianapolis. Mileage and drive time are compensated when applicable. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with typical Patient Service Center hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and IOP hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The work involves frequent interaction with patients, including pediatric populations, and regular use of laboratory equipment such as centrifuges and computer systems for data entry and result review. The environment emphasizes safety, adherence to OSHA and DEP regulations, and proper handling and storage of biological specimens. Attire is expected to be professional and appropriate for a clinical and laboratory setting, supporting both patient-facing duties and hands-on specimen processing.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Muncie, IN.

The pay range for this position is $22.24 - $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)

This is a fully onsite position in Muncie,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on May 11, 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.

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