Phlebotomist

Actalent; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short/long-term disability

Health Savings Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform high-quality blood collection and specimen processing in a fast-paced clinical setting in Indianapolis. You will serve as a primary laboratory representative at busy patient service centers and medical offices, ensuring safety, accuracy, and compassionate patient care.

The role emphasizes pediatric and obstetric/gynecologic specimen collection, independence, and adherence to regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months hands-on venipuncture experience in a fast-paced setting.
• Proven ability to perform pediatric blood draws (infants and toddlers).
• Experience labeling, transporting, storing and processing specimens per procedures.
• Ability to match requisitions with specimens and maintain traceability.
• Safe operation of centrifuges and routine lab equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and blood draws using straight and butterfly needles.
• Explain procedures to patients to ensure comfort and understanding.
• Label, process, and store specimens per protocol.
• Ensure correct labeling and test identification for each sample.
• Maintain specimen integrity through handling and transport.

Skills

Venipuncture

Pediatric draws

Specimen labeling

Specimen processing

Lab safety/compliance

Job description

Job Title: Phlebotomist Job Description This role focuses on performing high-quality phlebotomy and specimen processing in a fast-paced clinical environment serving a diverse patient population, including pediatrics and obstetrics/gynecology. The phlebotomist supports daily laboratory operations by collecting, labeling, processing, and preparing specimens for testing and transport while maintaining strict compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards. The position requires a high level of independence, compassion, and professionalism, as you will often work as the primary laboratory representative at busy patient service centers and medical offices.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and other blood draws accurately and safely using straight needles and butterfly needles on patients of all ages, with a strong emphasis on pediatric and obstetric/gynecologic populations.
• Explain venipuncture and other specimen collection procedures clearly and courteously to patients, helping them feel informed and comfortable throughout the process.
• Collect, label, and store blood and other specimens such as urine and fecal samples according to established laboratory procedures and protocols.
• Match laboratory requisition forms or computer-generated labels to specimen tubes to ensure accurate patient and test identification.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by specific test orders to maintain specimen integrity.

Essential Skills

• At least 6 months of hands‑on experience performing venipunctures in a fast‑paced environment, with the ability to draw and process specimens independently.
• Demonstrated proficiency in performing blood draws on pediatric patients, including infants and toddlers.
• Experience in phlebotomy, including venipuncture, blood draws, and specimen collection using straight needles and butterfly needles.
• Strong skills in specimen handling, specimen management, and specimen storage, including proper labeling, centrifugation, splitting, and freezing.
• Ability to accurately perform sample preparation and use centrifuges and other laboratory equipment safely and effectively.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Approximately 2 years of phlebotomy experience in varied clinical settings such as patient service centers, physician offices, and hospitals is preferred.
• At least 1 year of pediatric specimen collection experience is preferred.
• Experience working in obstetrics/gynecology or fertility‑focused environments, including familiarity with time‑sensitive tests such as BETA draws, is highly beneficial.
• Experience working in busy clinical offices and managing high patient volumes while maintaining quality and compassion.
• Ability to safely position and hold babies and toddlers during blood draws to ensure safe and effective collection.

Work Environment

This position is primarily day shift, Monday through Friday, with typical hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at patient service centers and 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at in‑office phlebotomy locations. The home base is in Indianapolis with regular travel around the north side of the city and occasional coverage at a site in West Lafayette. Mileage and drive time are compensated when applicable. You will work in busy clinical environments, including obstetrics/gynecology offices and patient service centers that handle a high volume of patients, including those undergoing fertility evaluations, pregnancy‑related testing, pediatric visits, drug screens, hair collections, and paternity testing. The role involves frequent use of laboratory equipment such as centrifuges and requires careful handling and storage of biological specimens in accordance with specific temperature and transport protocols. The environment emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and infection control, with adherence to OSHA and DEP standards. Professional clinical attire appropriate for direct patient care and laboratory work is expected, and you will collaborate closely with clinical staff while often serving as one of two phlebotomists in a busy office or as the sole laboratory representative at a site.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.24 - $22.24/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 Indianapolis,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 12, 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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