Phlebotomist

Job Title: Phlebotomist

Summary: The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, troubleshooting, training, and making workflow recommendations. Position Responsibilities: This role involves performing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data, decontaminating equipment, and updating patient information. The phlebotomist collects and stores specimens according to established procedures, clearly and courteously explains the venipuncture process and other specimen collection methods, and demonstrates techniques using straight and/or butterfly needles. The role requires a full understanding of physicians' orders and the ability to match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes. The phlebotomist labels, centrifuges, splits, and freezes specimens as required, ensures the accuracy of test requisitions, packages specimens for transport, and stores samples according to required temperatures. Additionally, the phlebotomist must comply with OSHA and DEP regulations, attend annual department training, and handle telephone inquiries related to laboratory results.
Hard Skills
Blood draws
Labeling specimens
Centrifuging specimens
Recording maintenance data
Decontamination
Updating patient information
Using straight needles
Using butterfly needles
Matching laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes
Labeling, centrifuging, splitting, and freezing specimens
Packaging specimens for transport
Compliance with OSHA and DEP regulations
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Soft Skills
Clear and courteous communication
Troubleshooting
Training
Workflow recommendations
Job Type
This is a contract position with a duration of 13 Weekly.
Work Site
This is a fully on-site position in Baltimore, Maryland.
Work Environment
The position requires working in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting. The work schedule is 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
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
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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

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