Phlebotomist- Brooklyn

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Time Off / PTO

Job summary

Actalent in Brooklyn is seeking a Phlebotomist for a high-volume patient service center. The role focuses on blood draws, specimen handling, and accurate documentation in a fast-paced setting, with a typical 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

schedule and occasional Saturday coverage. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of phlebotomy experience, strong communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office for data entry.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of phlebotomy experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced setting.
• Proficiency with straight and butterfly needles for venipuncture.
• Able to collect, label, centrifuge, split, freeze, and store specimens per procedures.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Reliable, punctual and able to communicate clearly with patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws using straight needles and butterfly needles, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
• Explain venipuncture and specimen collection procedures to patients.
• Collect and store specimens according to procedures and protocol.
• Match requisition forms to tubes and verify labels for accuracy.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by orders.
• Package specimens for transport while maintaining specimen integrity.
• Store samples at required temperatures with accurate labeling.
• Follow protocol-specific handling and transport procedures.
• Record maintenance data and decontaminate work areas as required.
• Update patient information and maintain records in designated systems.
• Provide attentive patient care and maintain strong communication.
• Work efficiently in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

Skills

Venipuncture

Blood draws

Specimen handling

Documentation

Communication

Microsoft Office

Punctuality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Centrifuge

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Actalent is Hiring for a Phlebotomist in Brooklyn!!!

Actalent is Hiring for a Phlebotomist in Brooklyn!!!

Job Title: Phlebotomist – Brooklyn

Job Description

This phlebotomist position in Brooklyn focuses on high-volume specimen collection and processing in a patient service center environment. The role involves performing blood draws, handling and preparing specimens according to established protocols, and maintaining accurate documentation while delivering courteous, clear communication to patients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws using straight needles and butterfly needles, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
• Clearly and courteously explain venipuncture and other specimen collection procedures, such as urine or fecal collection, to patients.
• Collect and store specimens according to established procedures and protocol requirements.
• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes and verify all test requisitions or computer labels against scripts to ensure 100% accuracy.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by specific test orders.
• Package specimens for transport, following protocols to maintain specimen integrity.
• Store specimen samples at required temperatures and place them in appropriate collection containers or tubes with accurate labeling.
• Follow detailed procedures specific to each protocol to ensure proper handling and transport of specimens.
• Record maintenance data and perform decontamination tasks as required to support a clean and safe work area.
• Update patient information and maintain accurate records within the designated systems.
• Provide attentive patient care throughout the specimen collection process, demonstrating strong communication skills.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced setting, managing a high volume of daily blood draws while maintaining quality and accuracy.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of recent professional phlebotomy experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• Proficiency with straight needles and butterfly needles for venipuncture.
• Strong phlebotomy skills, including blood draw and specimen collection.
• Ability to collect, label, centrifuge, split, freeze, and store specimens according to established procedures.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Reliable and punctual work habits.
• Strong verbal communication skills to explain procedures and interact with patients and colleagues.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite for basic documentation and data entry.
• Attention to detail to ensure accurate matching of requisition forms, labels, and scripts.
• Ability to provide compassionate, professional patient care during specimen collection.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bilingual language skills are preferred but not required.
• Experience working in a patient service center or similar outpatient setting is beneficial.
• Comfort working with a high daily volume of blood draws.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a small on‑site team.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to follow detailed protocols and procedures.

Work Environment

This role is based in a patient service center in Brooklyn, operating as a two‑person site where collaboration and clear communication are essential. The phlebotomist typically performs approximately 30–50 blood draws per day in a fast‑paced setting that requires consistent attention to accuracy, safety, and patient care. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with every other Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The environment involves regular use of phlebotomy equipment, specimen collection supplies, centrifuges, and computer systems, including Microsoft Office Suite for documentation and data entry.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Brooklyn, 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) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Brooklyn,NY. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 14, 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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