Phlebotomist I

Actalent; Ashland (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Ashland, KY seeks a friendly, detail-oriented phlebotomist to collect blood and specimens across pediatric to geriatric patients in a medium-sized patient service center. You will join a small team ensuring accurate specimen collection and processing, with comprehensive onboarding during the first two weeks.

The role requires at least 6 months phlebotomy experience, strong venipuncture skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment serving 60-80 patients daily.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 6 months phlebotomy experience in a hospital, laboratory, or high-volume patient setting.
• Strong venipuncture skills and experience with blood collection procedures.
• Phlebotomy certification if required by your state.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws using straight and butterfly needles.
• Collect additional specimens, such as urine and fecal samples, when needed.
• Verify patient information and physician orders.
• Label, process, centrifuge, split, freeze, and prepare specimens for shipment.
• Ensure specimens are stored and transported according to established procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Answer patient questions and explain collection procedures in a professional, compassionate manner.
• Follow all OSHA, safety, and compliance guidelines.
• Assist with daily laboratory operations and attend required trainings.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Blood Draws

Specimen Processing

Patient Care

Customer Service

Medical Laboratory Procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a friendly, detail-oriented Phlebotomist to join our team. In this role, you will collect blood and other specimens from patients ranging from pediatric to geriatric populations while providing excellent customer service. You will work in a medium-sized patient service center alongside a small team and play an important role in ensuring accurate specimen collection and processing.

What You'll Do

• Perform blood draws using straight and butterfly needles
• Collect additional specimens, such as urine and fecal samples, when needed
• Verify patient information and physician orders
• Label, process, centrifuge, split, freeze, and prepare specimens for shipment
• Ensure specimens are stored and transported according to established procedures
• Maintain accurate records and documentation
• Answer patient questions and explain collection procedures in a professional, compassionate manner
• Follow all OSHA, safety, and compliance guidelines
• Assist with daily laboratory operations and attend required trainings

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least 6 months of phlebotomy experience in a hospital, laboratory, or high-volume patient setting
• Strong venipuncture skills and experience with blood collection procedures
• Basic Microsoft Office skills
• Phlebotomy certification if required by your state

Work Environment

• Patient Service Center (PSC) setting
• Medium-sized location
• Work alongside approximately 2-3 team members
• Serve patients of all ages, from children to older adults
• Expect a fast-paced environment with approximately 60-80 patients per day
• Standing for most of the shift
• Includes one 30-minute lunch break and two 10-minute breaks

Training

• Comprehensive onboarding and training during your first two weeks

Ideal Candidate

• Comfortable working in a high-volume environment
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Reliable, organized, and able to work independently as well as part of a team

Key Skills: Phlebotomy, Venipuncture, Blood Draws, Specimen Processing, Patient Care, Customer Service, Medical Laboratory Procedures.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Ashland, KY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $21.00/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 Ashland,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2026.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT STATE LAW REQUIRES A CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.