Phlebotomist II

Job Title: Phlebotomist

Job Description

The Phlebotomist II supports a fast-paced clinical laboratory environment by performing high-volume blood draws and specimen collection, ensuring accurate labeling and processing, and maintaining strict compliance with safety and quality standards. This role also assists with troubleshooting, participates in training, and recommends workflow improvements to support efficient patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and blood draws using straight needles and butterfly needles with a high degree of accuracy and patient care.
• Collect and store blood, urine, fecal, and other specimens according to established procedures and protocols.
• Explain venipuncture and other specimen collection procedures clearly and courteously to patients to ensure understanding and comfort.
• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes and verify that all information is complete and accurate.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by specific test orders.
• Check all test requisitions or computer-generated labels against orders to ensure 100% accuracy prior to processing.
• Package specimens for transport and follow all procedures necessary to maintain specimen integrity, including correct temperature control and use of appropriate collection containers and tubes.
• Update and maintain patient information accurately in electronic medical records (EMRs) and related systems.
• Record maintenance data and perform decontamination tasks in accordance with laboratory procedures.
• Understand and fully interpret physicians’ orders to ensure correct specimen collection and processing.
• Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations and all applicable safety and infection control standards.
• Attend and participate in required annual department trainings and continuing education sessions.
• Answer telephone calls professionally and provide laboratory result information to satisfy appropriate inquiries, following all privacy and confidentiality guidelines.
• Assist with troubleshooting specimen or workflow issues and make recommendations to improve work processes and efficiency.
• Support training activities by demonstrating proper phlebotomy techniques and specimen handling procedures as needed.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 6 months of work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced laboratory or hospital setting.
• High school diploma or GED.
• 2–4 years of overall experience in a clinical, laboratory, or related healthcare setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated proficiency in phlebotomy and blood draw techniques, including knowledge of different needle gauges and phlebotomy methods.
• Ability to accurately enter and update data in various electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
• Strong specimen collection skills, including venipuncture and handling of multiple specimen types.
• Excellent customer service skills to effectively support a high volume of patients each day.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate labeling, matching of requisitions, and adherence to test order requirements.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and DEP regulations relevant to laboratory safety and specimen handling.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with a high daily patient volume, similar to an emergency room setting.
• Experience as a Phlebotomy Technician or Medical Assistant with hands-on phlebotomy experience.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and quality.
• Strong verbal communication skills to clearly explain procedures and answer patient questions.
• Demonstrated reliability and professionalism in a clinical or laboratory environment.
• Comfort working both independently and as part of a collaborative clinical team.

Work Environment

This position is based in a fast-paced clinical facility structured similarly to an emergency room, with more than 100 patients passing through daily. The role involves frequent interaction with patients and clinical staff, high-volume specimen collection, and use of electronic medical record systems and standard office software. Work hours follow daytime shifts, typically Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with every other Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. required. The environment emphasizes efficiency, accuracy, and strong patient service, with adherence to all laboratory safety, infection control, and regulatory standards.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Albany, NY.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Albany,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 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.