Job Title: Phlebotomist

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced phlebotomist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data, decontamination, and updating patient information. This role involves collecting and storing specimens according to established procedures, explaining the process of venipuncture clearly and courteously, and demonstrating techniques using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.

Responsibilities

• Collect and store specimens according to established procedures.
• Clearly and courteously explain the process of venipuncture and other specimen collections as required.
• Demonstrate techniques using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.
• Fully understand all physicians' orders.
• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by the test order.
• Check all test requisitions or computer labels against scripts to ensure 100% accuracy.
• Package specimens for transport.
• Store specimen samples at the required temperature and accurately label them.
• Follow different procedures as outlined by specific protocols to maintain specimen integrity during transport.
• Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.
• Attend annual department training sessions.
• Answer telephone calls and read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

Essential Skills

• Blood draw and phlebotomy skills
• Experience in OBGYN preferred
• 6 months of experience in phlebotomy
• Experience with straight needles (rarely use butterfly needles)
• Ability to process samples using a centrifuge
• Understanding of blood pressure measurements

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• GED or High School Diploma
• Phlebotomy experience in a high-volume patient service center or oncology center

Work Environment

The position is based at Suite C2, Hoboken, New Jersey. Work hours are Monday to Thursday from 12 pm to 7:30 pm, and Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm. The back area involves processing, centrifuging, handling SPM, and entering data into the system electronically. The role requires someone who can keep up with a high volume and fast pace, handle difficult sticks, and adapt to different personalities. Good energy is needed to support patients who are going through a lot. The goal is to minimize the number of sticks per patient to no more than two times. No certification is needed for phlebotomy.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $23.00

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 Hoboken,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 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 : $19 - $23