Phlebotomist II- Olney

Phlebotomist II - Pay $21/ hr

Job Description

The Phlebotomist II plays a key role in providing high-quality patient care by performing blood draws and other specimen collections, ensuring accurate labeling and processing of samples, and supporting efficient workflow in a fast-paced laboratory or hospital environment. This role combines hands-on clinical skills with strong attention to detail, regulatory compliance, and excellent customer service while assisting with troubleshooting, training, and workflow improvement recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and blood draws using straight needles and butterfly needles with a high level of accuracy and patient care.
• Collect and store blood, urine, fecal, and other specimens according to established procedures and protocols.
• Clearly and courteously explain venipuncture and specimen collection procedures to patients to ensure understanding and comfort.
• Label all specimens accurately and completely, matching laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes and verifying information for 100% correctness.
• Centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by specific test orders and protocols.
• Record maintenance data, perform decontamination tasks, and follow established procedures to maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Update patient information accurately in the appropriate systems or records.
• Package specimens properly for transport, following specific procedures to maintain specimen integrity during transit.
• Store specimen samples at required temperatures and place them in the appropriate collection containers or tubes in line with protocol.
• Fully understand and interpret physicians’ orders to ensure correct tests are performed and specimens are handled appropriately.
• Comply with all OSHA and DEP regulations and follow safety guidelines at all times.
• Attend annual departmental trainings and remain current with required procedures and regulatory updates.
• Answer telephone calls professionally and read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries as appropriate.
• Assist with troubleshooting issues related to specimen collection, processing, or workflow, and make recommendations to improve efficiency.
• Support training efforts by demonstrating proper phlebotomy and specimen handling techniques when needed.

Essential Skills

• Valid phlebotomy certification for the state of employment, where required.
• Minimum of 6 months of work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced laboratory or hospital setting.
• 2–4 years of overall work experience, preferably in a clinical, laboratory, or healthcare environment.
• Proven experience performing blood draws and venipuncture with a high degree of accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to collect, label, centrifuge, split, freeze, and store specimens according to protocol.
• Strong attention to detail in matching laboratory requisitions to specimen tubes and verifying test orders.
• Ability to understand and follow physicians’ orders and laboratory procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite for basic documentation and communication tasks.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of and compliance with OSHA and DEP regulations.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to communicate clearly and courteously with patients and staff.

This is a Contract position based out of Olney, MD.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 Olney,MD.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 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.