Phlebotomy Specialist

We are seeking a skilled Phlebotomist to join our team at Actalent. As a Phlebotomist, you will be responsible for collecting and storing specimens according to established procedures, clearly explaining the process of venipuncture and other specimen collections, and demonstrating techniques using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collect and store specimens according to established procedures
• Clearly and courteously explain the process of venipuncture and other specimen collections
• Demonstrate techniques using straight needles and/or butterfly needles
• Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations
• Attend annual department trainings
• Answer telephone calls and read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries

Requirements:

• Blood draws
• Labeling specimens
• Centrifuging specimens
• Recording maintenance data
• Decontamination
• Updating patient information
• Using straight needles and/or butterfly needles
• Understanding physicians' orders
• Matching laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes
• Labeling, centrifuging, splitting, and freezing specimens
• Checking test requisitions
• Packaging specimens for transport
• Understanding OSHA and DEP regulations

Work Environment:

The candidate will work in a fast-paced environment with a high volume of specimens. The ideal candidate will have experience in blood draws, labeling specimens, and centrifuging specimens. Oncology experience is a plus, and difficult sticks experience is needed. The candidate should try not to stick patients more than 2 times.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Actalent 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.