Phlebotomist

Job Title: PhlebotomistJob Description The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, troubleshooting, training, and making workflow recommendations. Responsibilities + Perform blood draws, label specimens, centrifuge specimens, record maintenance data, and decontaminate equipment. + Update patient information accurately. + Collect and store specimens according to established procedures. + Explain the process of venipuncture and other specimen collections, such as urine or fecal, in a clear and courteous manner. + Demonstrate techniques using straight needles and/or butterfly needles. + Understand all physician orders thoroughly. + Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes. + Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by the test order. + Check test requisitions or computer labels against scripts to ensure 100% accuracy. + Package specimens for transport and store them according to required temperatures. Essential Skills + Phlebotomy + Specimen collection + 1 year of experience with drawing hard sticks + Customer service + Phlebotomy certification + Medical and healthcare knowledge Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience with phlebotomy on all types of patients + Experience with hard sticks and needles, urine, and thyroid testing + Data entry and processing skills + Detail-oriented with good experience + Experience in emergency room or urgent care settings Work Environment This position is located in a Patient Service Center (PSC), which ranks as the third highest in patient volume in the area, serving 130-140 patients per day. The working hours are from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Candidates will have the opportunity to learn how to draw blood from children. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Alexandria, VA. Pay and Benefits 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) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Alexandria,VA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 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@ (%20actalentaccommodation@) for other accommodation options.

Created: 2025-11-14