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Phlebotomist I

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Phlebotomist I to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for collecting and storing specimens according to established procedures, ensuring accurate labeling, centrifuging, and proper packaging for transport. This role requires clear communication with patients and a thorough understanding of physicians' orders.

Responsibilities

• Collect and store specimens according to established procedures.

• Properly explain the process of venipuncture, blood drawing, and other specimen collections to patients in a clear and courteous manner.

• Fully understand all physicians' orders.

• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.

• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test orders.

• Check all test requisitions or computer labels against scripts to ensure 100% accuracy.

• Package specimens for transport.

• Store specimen samples according to required temperature.

Essential Skills

• Phlebotomy

• Blood draw

• Venipuncture

• Specimen collection

• Phlebotomy certification

• CPT

• Butterfly technique

• Medical knowledge

• Pediatric and geriatric blood drawing

• Centrifuging

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data, and decontamination.

• Updating patient information.

• Healthcare background

Work Environment

You will be working in a healthcare setting, handling various specimens including blood, urine, and fecal samples. The role requires adherence to safety and decontamination protocols. The environment will include the use of medical equipment such as centrifuges, and adherence to appropriate sample storage temperatures. The dress code is typical of medical professionals, ensuring a clean and hygienic appearance

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $19.00

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 Liverpool,NY.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 31, 2024.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.