Phlebotomist II

Actalent; Ashland (OR); Vor Ort; USD 26.000 - 37.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Actalent is seeking a Phlebotomist II to join our clinical team in Ashland, Oregon. The role performs venipunctures, specimen collection, processing, and handling, ensuring proper labeling, storage, and transport in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate holds a state phlebotomy certification and has experience in a laboratory or hospital environment. This contract position offers onsite work with standard hours and opportunities for process improvement and staff training.

Qualifikationen

• Valid phlebotomy certification required where applicable.
• Minimum 6 months venipuncture experience in fast-paced setting.
• Proficiency in phlebotomy and specimen collection.
• Experience with labeling, centrifuging, and packaging specimens.
• Ability to communicate clearly with patients of all ages.
• Knowledge of OSHA/DEP safety standards.

Aufgaben

• Perform venipunctures and blood draws with high accuracy.
• Collect and store specimens including blood, urine, and fecal samples.
• Explain venipuncture process to patients to ensure comfort.
• Match requisitions to tubes and verify information for accuracy.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test orders.
• Check test requisitions for 100% accuracy before processing.
• Package specimens for transport following protocols.
• Store specimens at required temperatures and in correct containers.
• Follow procedures to ensure specimens are suitable for transport and testing.
• Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations and safety standards.
• Attend annual trainings and maintain current knowledge of procedures.

Kenntnisse

Phlebotomy certification

Venipuncture experience

Phlebotomy proficiency

Specimen processing

Patient communication

Customer service

MS Office

Follow orders

OSHA/DEP knowledge

CPT certification

Clinic experience

Pediatric/geriatric experience

Attention to detail

High patient volume

Phone etiquette

Willingness to train

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Tools

None

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title: Phlebotomist II

Job Description

The Phlebotomist II plays a key role in providing high-quality patient care by performing blood draws and specimen collection, processing, and handling in a busy clinical setting. This role assists with troubleshooting, training, and workflow improvement while ensuring specimens are collected, labeled, stored, and transported according to established procedures and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipunctures and blood draws using straight needles and butterfly needles with a high level of accuracy and care.

• Collect and store specimens, including blood, urine, and fecal samples, following established procedures and protocols.

• Clearly and courteously explain the venipuncture and specimen collection process to patients to ensure understanding and comfort.

• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes and verify all information for complete accuracy.

• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by specific test orders.

• Check all test requisitions or computer-generated labels against scripts or orders to ensure 100% accuracy before processing.

• Package specimens for transport, following all protocols to maintain specimen integrity.

• Store specimen samples at the required temperature and place them in the appropriate collection containers or tubes.

• Follow detailed procedures specific to each protocol to ensure specimens are suitable for transport and testing.

• Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations and all applicable safety standards.

• Attend annual department trainings and maintain current knowledge of procedures and regulations.

• Answer telephone calls and provide laboratory results or information to satisfy appropriate inquiries.

• Contribute to troubleshooting specimen and workflow issues and make recommendations to improve efficiency and quality.

• Support training efforts for new or less experienced staff as needed in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Essential Skills

• Valid phlebotomy certification for the state of employment, where required.

• At least 6 months of work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced laboratory or hospital setting.

• Demonstrated proficiency in phlebotomy, blood draws, venipuncture, and specimen collection.

• Experience with specimen processing, including labeling, centrifuging, splitting, freezing, and packaging for transport.

• Ability to work effectively with patients across age groups, including pediatrics through geriatrics.

• Strong customer service skills and the ability to communicate clearly and courteously with patients and clinical staff.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite for basic data entry, record keeping, and communication.

• High school diploma or GED and 24 years of overall experience in a medical or laboratory environment.

• Ability to accurately follow physicians orders and laboratory test requirements.

• Knowledge of OSHA and DEP regulations related to specimen collection, handling, and safety.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) or equivalent credential is highly beneficial.

• Experience working in a busy clinic or client-facing medical office setting.

• Experience in laboratory or medical environments with exposure to pediatric and geriatric patient populations.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining specimen integrity and accurate documentation.

• Ability to manage a high patient volume, with an expectation of drawing approximately 30 patients per day.

• Comfort with reading and communicating laboratory results over the phone when appropriate.

• Willingness to participate in ongoing training and process improvement initiatives.

Work Environment

This position is based in a busy clinic office environment that serves a wide range of patients from pediatrics to geriatrics. The role involves direct, face-to-face patient interaction throughout the day and requires the ability to handle a steady volume of approximately 30 blood draws daily. Work is performed in a clinical setting with standard laboratory equipment such as needles, collection tubes, centrifuges, and specimen storage units, in compliance with OSHA and DEP safety standards. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with periodic time off every other week as defined by the clinics scheduling practices. The environment is fast-paced and team-oriented, with regular departmental trainings and a focus on accurate, efficient specimen collection and processing.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.11 - $23.11/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)

Job Type & Location

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Ashland,OR.

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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