Phlebotomist

Job Title: Phlebotomist

Job Description

The primary role of a Phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, troubleshooting, training, and making workflow recommendations. This position involves collecting and storing specimens according to established procedures, and effectively communicating the process of venipuncture and other specimen collections.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws and label specimens accurately.
• Centrifuge specimens and record maintenance data.
• Decontaminate equipment and update patient information.
• Collect and store specimens following established procedures.
• Explain the specimen collection process clearly and courteously.
• Demonstrate technique using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.
• Understand and interpret physicians' orders accurately.
• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test orders.
• Ensure 100% accuracy by checking test requisitions or computer labels against scripts.
• Package specimens for transport and maintain specimen integrity.
• Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.
• Attend annual department trainings.
• Answer telephone inquiries and read laboratory results.

Essential Skills

• Phlebotomy
• Blood draw
• Venipuncture
• Geriatrics
• Pediatrics
• Customer service
• 2+ years of experience in specimen collection

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state of employment, as required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2 years of relevant experience.

Work Environment

The position is based in a Patient Service Center (PSC) and involves working in a fast-paced environment. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with every other Saturday from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fairfax, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $25.00/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 Fairfax,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 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.