Phlebotomist

Actalent; Brentwood (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

PTO / Vacation / Sick Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Phlebotomist in Brentwood, NY to perform venipuncture for a diverse patient population, including children. The role requires Spanish fluency and proficiency with straight needles, with butterfly needles for challenging venipunctures.

You will work daytime hours on a contract-to-hire basis, with on-site responsibilities in a clinical setting. Responsibilities include accurate labeling, documentation, and adherence to safety protocols while maintaining patient comfort and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience drawing blood with a straight needle.
• Experience drawing blood from pediatric patients.
• Fluency in Spanish for patient communication.
• Strong documentation and data-entry accuracy.
• Ability to use butterfly needles for difficult venipunctures.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and blood collection using straight needles; use butterfly needles for hard-to-access veins.
• Draw blood from diverse patient populations, including pediatric patients, ensuring comfort and safety.
• Label, collect, and process specimens accurately per procedures and quality standards.
• Verify patient identity and test orders; maintain precise records for all specimens.
• Communicate procedures in English and Spanish, explaining steps clearly to patients.
• Follow protocols for specimen handling, storage, and transportation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe patient service center work area.
• Manage paperwork, orders, and data entry with strong administrative accuracy.
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative staff to support efficient patient flow.
• Adhere to scheduled hours, including rotating Saturdays.

Skills

Venipuncture

Pediatric draws

Spanish fluency

Documentation

Attention to detail

Butterfly needles

Education

Phlebotomy certification

Job description

Job Title: Phlebotomist Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Phlebotomist to work in a patient service center environment, performing blood draws for a diverse patient population, including pediatric patients. This role focuses on accurate specimen collection, strong attention to detail, and professional interaction with patients and clinical staff. The position requires fluency in Spanish and proficiency with straight needle techniques for the majority of blood draws, with the ability to use butterfly needles for more difficult venipunctures.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and blood collection using straight needles for the majority of blood draws, and butterfly needles for hard-to-access veins.
• Draw blood from a diverse patient population, including pediatric patients, while ensuring patient comfort and safety.
• Collect, label, and process blood specimens accurately in accordance with established procedures and quality standards.
• Verify patient identity and test orders, and maintain precise documentation and records for all specimens collected.
• Provide clear explanations of procedures to patients in both English and Spanish, ensuring understanding and reducing anxiety.
• Follow established protocols for specimen handling, storage, and transportation to ensure sample integrity.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in the patient service center, adhering to infection control and safety guidelines.
• Use strong administrative skills and attention to detail to manage paperwork, orders, and data entry associated with blood collection.
• Collaborate professionally with clinical and administrative staff to support efficient patient flow and high-quality service.
• Work assigned weekday shifts and rotating Saturday shifts as scheduled, maintaining punctuality and reliability.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of experience drawing blood using a straight needle.
• Demonstrated proficiency in phlebotomy, including venipuncture and specimen collection.
• Experience performing blood draws on pediatric patients.
• Ability to use butterfly needles effectively for difficult or hard-stick blood draws.
• Fluency in Spanish (bilingual in Spanish is required) for patient communication.
• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail in labeling, documentation, and data entry.
• Ability to follow standardized procedures for specimen processing and collection.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills when working with patients and staff.
• Ability to work scheduled hours, including rotating Saturdays.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Formal training or certification in phlebotomy is highly beneficial.
• Experience working in a patient service center or similar clinical setting.
• Comfort working with pediatric patients and families in a clinical environment.
• Demonstrated reliability and professionalism in a healthcare or laboratory setting.

Work Environment

This position is based in a patient service center where you will primarily perform blood draws and related specimen collection tasks. You will work standard daytime hours, typically 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays, with rotating Saturday shifts from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The environment is clinical and fast-paced, requiring consistent adherence to safety, infection control, and quality standards. You will use standard phlebotomy equipment, including straight needles and butterfly needles, and work closely with patients of all ages, including children, as well as clinical and administrative staff. Professional attire appropriate for a healthcare setting is expected.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Brentwood, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Brentwood,NY.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 400. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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