Phlebotomist

Job Title: Phlebotomist

Job Description

The Phlebotomist plays a key role in supporting laboratory operations by performing blood draws and other specimen collections, ensuring accurate labeling and processing, troubleshooting issues, participating in training, and recommending workflow improvements. This position focuses on delivering safe, efficient, and courteous specimen collection while maintaining strict compliance with laboratory protocols and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipunctures and blood draws using straight needles and butterfly needles in a fast-paced laboratory or hospital setting.
• Collect, handle, and store blood, urine, fecal, and other specimens according to established procedures and test requirements.
• Explain venipuncture and other specimen collection procedures clearly and courteously to patients to ensure understanding and comfort.
• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes and verify that all information is complete and accurate.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by specific test orders to maintain specimen integrity.
• Check all test requisitions or computer-generated labels against scripts or orders to ensure 100% accuracy before processing.
• Package specimens for transport and follow all protocols for temperature control, container selection, and documentation.
• Store specimen samples at the required temperature and place them in appropriate collection containers or tubes with accurate labeling.
• Follow different procedures and protocols for specimen handling and transport as required to preserve specimen quality.
• Record maintenance data and perform decontamination tasks in accordance with laboratory standards and safety guidelines.
• Update patient information accurately in laboratory systems and records.
• Understand and fully interpret physicians’ orders to ensure proper test selection and specimen handling.
• Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations and all applicable safety and infection control policies.
• Attend annual department trainings and participate in ongoing education related to phlebotomy and laboratory procedures.
• Assist with troubleshooting issues related to specimen collection, processing, and workflow, and make recommendations for process improvements.
• Support training efforts by demonstrating proper phlebotomy and specimen handling techniques as needed.
• Answer telephone calls, respond to inquiries, and read laboratory results as appropriate to assist internal and external stakeholders.

Essential Skills

• Valid phlebotomy certification for the state of employment, as required in some states.
• Minimum of 6 months of work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced laboratory or hospital setting.
• Proven experience performing blood draws and venipuncture using straight needles and butterfly needles.
• Hands-on experience with specimen collection, labeling, centrifuging, splitting, freezing, and storage.
• Ability to accurately match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes and verify orders.
• Proficiency in updating patient information and recording maintenance data in laboratory systems.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure 100% accuracy in test requisitions, labeling, and documentation.
• Knowledge of and compliance with OSHA and DEP regulations and general laboratory safety practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High school diploma or GED.
• 2–4 years of overall work experience.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Salisbury, MD.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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 Salisbury,MD.

This position is anticipated to close on May 1, 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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