Phlebotomist II

Job DescriptionJob Description Phlebotomist II

Job Description

The Phlebotomist II will be responsible for performing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data, decontamination, and updating patient information. The role involves collecting and storing specimens according to established procedures and ensuring accurate and courteous communication with patients regarding the venipuncture process and other specimen collections.

Responsibilities

• Collect and store specimens according to established procedures.
• Properly explain the process of venipuncture and other specimen collections to patients in a clear and courteous manner.
• Demonstrate techniques using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.
• Fully understand all physicians' orders.
• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test orders.
• Check all test requisitions or computer labels against scripts to ensure 100% accuracy.
• Package specimens for transport.
• Store specimen samples according to required temperature and place samples in appropriate collection containers/tubes.
• Accurately label specimens and follow different procedures as outlined by specific protocols.
• Answer telephone calls and read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

Essential Skills

• Phlebotomy
• Venipuncture
• Specimen collection
• Blood draw
• Customer service skills
• 2+ years of experience (1+ year in a hospital setting)
• Minimum of 6 months experience in specimen processing, using butterfly needles, and performing phlebotomy
• Phlebotomy certification
• Data entry skills
• Experience with pediatric and geriatric patients

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience
• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state of employment
• Minimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• High School Diploma or GED

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are 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

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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