Phlebotomist

Actalent; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform venipuncture, specimen collection, labeling, and processing in a fast-paced clinical lab. You will travel between multiple sites as part of a float pool and ensure accurate handling and documentation of specimens.

The role emphasizes patient-centered service, regulatory compliance, and teamwork with clinicians and lab staff. Typical shifts are 8 hours onsite, with opportunities to contribute to overall lab efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of venipuncture experience in a fast-paced setting.
• Experience drawing blood from pediatric to geriatric patients.
• Proficiency in phlebotomy techniques with straight and butterfly needles.
• Experience with specimen handling including labeling, centrifugation, splitting, freezing, and storage.
• Ability to verify requisitions and match them to tubes with high accuracy.
• Knowledge of specimen packaging and transport procedures.
• Familiarity with OSHA and regulatory safety standards.
• Experience with electronic health records or laboratory information systems (Cerner preferred).
• Willingness to travel between multiple clinical sites.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipunctures and blood draws.
• Collect and store blood and other specimens.
• Explain venipuncture and collection procedures to patients across age ranges.
• Match requisition forms to specimen tubes and verify orders.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test orders.
• Check test requisitions or labels against orders for 100% accuracy.
• Package specimens securely for transport and maintain specimen integrity.
• Store specimens at appropriate temperatures and ensure proper labeling.
• Follow protocol to ensure specimen integrity and compliance with testing requirements.
• Record equipment maintenance data and assist with decontamination.

Skills

Venipuncture

Patient communication

Specimen handling

Labeling accuracy

Regulatory compliance

Phlebotomy experience

Travel readiness

EHR/LIS familiarity

Job description

Job Description

This Phlebotomist role focuses on safely collecting, processing, and managing patient specimens while supporting efficient laboratory operations in a fast-paced clinical environment. You will perform blood draws and other specimen collections, ensure accurate labeling and handling, assist with troubleshooting workflow issues, and provide courteous, clear communication to patients and clinical staff. The position also involves maintaining equipment and records, adhering to regulatory standards, and contributing to a high-quality, patient-centered experience.

Job Title: Phlebotomist

Responsibilities

• Perform venipunctures and blood draws using straight needles and butterfly needles, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
• Collect and store blood and other specimens, such as urine or fecal samples, in accordance with established procedures and protocols.
• Clearly and courteously explain the venipuncture and specimen collection process to patients, including pediatric through geriatric populations.
• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes and verify that orders are fully understood and correctly interpreted.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by specific test orders and laboratory protocols.
• Check all test requisitions or computer-generated labels against the prescription or order to ensure 100% accuracy.
• Package specimens securely for transport and follow all required procedures to maintain specimen integrity during transit.
• Store specimens at appropriate temperatures, place samples in the correct collection containers or tubes, and accurately label all specimens.
• Follow detailed procedures specific to each protocol to ensure specimen integrity and compliance with testing requirements.
• Record equipment maintenance data, perform decontamination tasks, and help ensure laboratory equipment is properly maintained.

Essential Skills

• At least 6 months of experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to draw and process specimens independently.
• Proven experience performing blood draws on a wide patient population, including pediatric through geriatric patients.
• Demonstrated proficiency in phlebotomy, including venipuncture and blood draw techniques using straight and butterfly needles.
• Experience in specimen handling, including labeling, sample preparation, centrifugation, splitting, freezing, and storage.
• Ability to accurately match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes and verify test orders.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure 100% accuracy in checking test requisitions and labels against orders.
• Knowledge of proper specimen packaging and transport procedures to maintain sample integrity.
• Understanding of OSHA and DEP regulations and commitment to following safety and regulatory protocols.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Phlebotomy certification is not required but experience in phlebotomy and clinical laboratory settings is highly valuable.
• Experience working in laboratory, blood bank, biobank, or other biological sample environments.
• Familiarity with specimen management systems and workflows, including sample tracking and storage.
• Experience with pediatric phlebotomy and working with diverse age groups, from children to older adults.
• Comfort working with electronic health records or laboratory information systems; experience with Cerner is beneficial.
• Background in medical assisting or related clinical support roles is an advantage.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel between multiple clinical sites as part of a float pool.

Work Environment

This role is part of a float pool that supports multiple clinical and laboratory facilities across Fort Wayne and surrounding cities, including La Grange, Kendallville, Auburn, Warsaw, Huntington, and Columbia City. You will work primarily in clinical and laboratory settings that involve frequent patient interaction, specimen collection, and use of equipment such as centrifuges and laboratory information systems. Typical schedules are 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, with start times generally between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and end times between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. (for example, 7:00 a.m.4:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.). Hours may vary slightly by location but remain within the 6:00 a.m.6:00 p.m. range. The position requires traveling between different facilities, and mileage and drive time are compensated when applicable. The environment emphasizes safety, adherence to regulatory standards, accurate specimen handling, and professional interaction with patients and healthcare teams.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Wayne, IN.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $26.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fort Wayne,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 2026.

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 500. 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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