Phlebotomist

Actalent; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Phlebotomist for a contract-to-hire role in Herndon, VA. The ideal candidate will perform blood draws, label and centrifuge specimens, and maintain accurate patient information in a primary care setting. Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, on-site.

Requirements include state-certified phlebotomist, HS diploma or GED, 2–4 years of venipuncture experience, and strong customer service skills. CPT coding experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy certification valid in the state of employment.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2-4 years of experience in blood draws and specimen processing.
• Proficiency in venipuncture techniques.
• Experience with pediatric blood draws.
• Strong customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.
• Label and centrifuge specimens as per test order requirements.
• Record maintenance data and ensure proper decontamination procedures.
• Update patient information accurately.
• Collect and store specimens according to established procedures.
• Explain venipuncture and collection processes to patients.
• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes and ensure 100% accuracy.
• Package specimens for transport and store them at required temperatures.
• Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.
• Attend annual department trainings.
• Answer telephone inquiries and read laboratory results as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy certification

High School Diploma

2-4 years experience

Venipuncture techniques

Pediatric blood draws

Customer service

CPT coding

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CPT coding

Job description

Job Description

The primary role of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various tasks including troubleshooting, training, and making workflow recommendations. This position requires expertise in blood draws, specimen labeling, centrifuging, and maintaining accurate patient information.

Job Title: Phlebotomist

The primary role of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various tasks including troubleshooting, training, and making workflow recommendations. This position requires expertise in blood draws, specimen labeling, centrifuging, and maintaining accurate patient information.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.
• Label and centrifuge specimens as per test order requirements.
• Record maintenance data and ensure proper decontamination procedures.
• Update patient information accurately.
• Collect and store specimens according to established procedures.
• Clearly and courteously explain the venipuncture and specimen collection processes to patients.
• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes and ensure 100% accuracy.
• Package specimens for transport and store them at required temperatures.
• Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.
• Attend annual department trainings.
• Answer telephone inquiries and read laboratory results as needed.

Essential Skills

• Phlebotomy certification valid in the state of employment.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2-4 years of experience in blood draws and specimen processing.
• Proficiency in venipuncture techniques.
• Experience with pediatric blood draws.
• Strong customer service skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with CPT coding.
• Ability to handle multiple specimen types including urine and fecal collections.

Work Environment

The role operates in a primary care setting, catering to patients of all ages. Work hours are Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Herndon, VA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $25.00/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 Herndon,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 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.

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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