Float Phlebotomist

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Title: Float Phlebotomist
Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Float Phlebotomist to join our team, serving various locations on the West and East Side. The ideal candidate will be responsible for greeting patients, performing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, and maintaining accurate records. You will be expected to provide excellent customer service and comply with all relevant regulations.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients as they come into the lab.
• Perform blood draws using straight and butterfly needles.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required.
• Record maintenance data and decontamination.
• Update patient information and handle insurance and billing.
• Collect and store specimens according to established procedures.
• Explain the venipuncture and specimen collection process clearly to patients.
• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
• Check all test requisitions or computer labels against scripts to ensure accuracy.
• Package specimens for transport and store them at the required temperature.
• Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations and attend annual department trainings.
• Answer telephone calls and read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

Essential Skills

• Phlebotomy certification.
• 6+ months of phlebotomy/venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Previous customer service experience in any setting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Takes feedback well and has an eagerness to learn.
• Patient-first mindset.
• Positive, hardworking, takes initiative, and works well with others.
• Proven reliability and positive attendance.

Work Environment

The position requires floating between various West and East Side locations. Schedules are Monday to Friday with rotating Saturdays, requiring availability from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Shifts are 8 hours per day, totaling 40 hours per week. The initial contract duration is 3 months, with the possibility of extensions or direct hire based on performance and business needs. Driving time is paid, and mileage can be expensed beyond the home base location.

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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