Phlebotomist

Job Title: Phlebotomist
Job Description

The primary role of the phlebotomist is to assist in performing various duties, troubleshooting, training, and recommending workflow improvements. The phlebotomist is responsible for collecting and storing specimens according to established procedures while maintaining high standards of patient care and specimen integrity.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws, label specimens, and centrifuge specimens as needed.
• Record maintenance data and perform decontamination procedures.
• Update patient information accurately.
• Explain the venipuncture process and other specimen collection methods clearly and courteously to patients.
• Demonstrate techniques using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.
• Ensure full understanding of physicians' orders and match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens according to test orders.
• Check all test requisitions or computer labels against scripts to ensure 100% accuracy.
• Package specimens for transport and store samples according to required temperatures.
• Place samples in appropriate collection containers or tubes and accurately label them.
• Follow specific procedures outlined by protocols to maintain specimen integrity during transport.
• Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations and attend annual department trainings.
• Answer telephone calls and read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

Essential Skills

• Phlebotomy skills including blood draw and venipuncture.
• Patient care skills.
• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state of employment, if required.
• 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.
• 0-2 years of experience in phlebotomy, medical, pediatric, geriatrics, or health care settings.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in drawing blood and blood drawing techniques.

Work Environment

The work environment is a fast-paced lab or hospital setting, requiring compliance with safety regulations such as OSHA and DEP. The phlebotomist will participate in annual department trainings and is expected to maintain a professional demeanor while interacting with patients and handling specimens.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Gastonia, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.50/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 Gastonia,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 27, 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.

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