Job Information
Actalent Phlebotomist in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Job Title: Phlebotomist
Job Description
The Phlebotomist serves patients by preparing specimens for laboratory testing and performing screening standards. This role involves drawing quality blood samples and creating an atmosphere of trust and confidence. Responsibilities include blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information, and more. The Phlebotomist will greet customers courteously, collect specimens according to established procedures, explain the venipuncture process clearly, and ensure a calm environment for patients. Additional duties include matching laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes, labeling, centrifuging, splitting, and freezing specimens as required by test order, packaging specimens for transport, storing specimen samples according to required temperature, demonstrating proficiency in proper collection methods and processing of all specimens, understanding and complying with OSHA and DEP regulations, attending annual department trainings, answering telephone calls, and reading laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.
Hard Skills
Phlebotomy Certification
Specimen handling
OSHA and DEP regulations knowledge
Soft Skills
Effective communication
Patient interaction
Attention to detail
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Work Environment
The role requires working in a fast-paced women's clinic located in White Plains, Brandywine, and Arlington. The candidate must have reliable transportation.
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.
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