Phlebotomist - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Full Time | Monday to Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Job Description

The Phlebotomist will work at a patient service center in Virginia Beach. The Phlebotomist will be responsible for collecting and storing specimens according to established procedures, explaining the process to patients, and demonstrating the use of needles. They must fully understand physicians' orders, ensure the accuracy of requisition forms, package specimens for transport, and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws, label specimens, centrifuge specimens, record maintenance data, and decontaminate equipment.
• Collect and store specimens according to established procedures.
• Explain the venipuncture and specimen collection process clearly and courteously to patients.
• Demonstrate techniques using straight needles and butterfly needles.
• Understand and follow physicians' orders accurately.
• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes, label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required.
• Ensure test requisitions or computer labels are 100% correct.
• Package specimens for transport.
• Store specimen samples according to required temperature and maintain integrity.
• Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.
• Wear appropriate attire including personal protective equipment.
• Attend annual department trainings.
• Answer telephone calls and read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Phlebotomy certification valid in the state of employment.
• 6 months or more of phlebotomy experience.
• Experience in a hospital or practice setting.
• Knowledge of standard phlebotomy procedures including the order of draw.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Customer service experience.
• Medical terminology knowledge.
• Ability to handle high volume and challenging blood draws.

Work Environment

The work environment is a very high volume center. Appropriate attire, including personal protective equipment, is required. The facility is committed to high-quality patient care and offers opportunities for growth and upward mobility.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $25.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Virginia Beach,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 17, 2025.

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 for other accommodation options.

Salary : $17 - $25