Phlebotomist I

Job Description

Job Description

Actively Screening for Phlebotomist to join top diagnostic client in Birmingham, AL!

Job Description

The primary role of a Phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, troubleshooting, training, and making workflow recommendations. This position involves collecting and storing specimens according to established procedures and interacting with patients in a courteous manner.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws, label specimens, centrifuge specimens, and record maintenance data.
• Decontaminate and update patient information.
• Explain venipuncture and other specimen collection processes clearly to patients.
• Demonstrate technique using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.
• Understand and follow all physician orders.
• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test orders.
• Ensure all test requisitions or computer labels are correct.
• Package and store specimens according to required temperature protocols.
• Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations and attend annual department trainings.
• Answer telephone inquiries and read laboratory results when necessary.

Essential Skills

• 1+ years of phlebotomy experience in a hospital or clinical setting with 30+ blood draw/volume, including all age groups from pediatric to geriatric.
• Proficient in phlebotomy, blood draw, specimen collection, and processing.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Knowledge of chemistry, hematology, microbiology, coagulation, and urinalysis.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Certification is a plus.
• Experience with ASCP and AMT is desirable.

Work Environment

The role is based at a laboratory within a pharmacy setting. Standard working hours are Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM, with a 1-hour lunch break. Inquiry about Saturday mornings is required. The work environment is professional, and adherence to safety and health regulations is essential.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Birmingham, Alabama.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $18.00/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 Birmingham,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 10, 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.

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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