Phlebotomist II

Talentify; Tulare (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

PTO and sick leave

HSA

Transit benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Actalent in Tulare, CA is seeking a Phlebotomist II for a contract role in a fast-paced clinical laboratory setting. You will perform venipunctures and collect blood and other specimens, ensuring accuracy, safety, and compliance with OSHA and DEP regulations.

You will train teammates, troubleshoot workflow issues, and maintain specimen integrity through proper labeling, transport, and storage. The ideal candidate has 2+ years phlebotomy experience and a state-certified phlebotomist.

Qualifications

• Valid phlebotomy certification for the state of employment.
• Minimum of 6 months of venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital.
• 2+ years of hands-on phlebotomy experience including pediatrics/geriatrics.
• Proficiency in blood draws using straight and butterfly needles.
• Ability to handle specimens per established protocols.
• Proficiency with MS Office for data entry and documentation.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Total 2–4 years in clinical/lab setting.
• Accurate matching of requisitions with tubes and labels.
• Attention to detail for 100% labeling accuracy.
• Knowledge of OSHA/DEP regulations and safety practices.
• Effective verbal communication with patients.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipunctures and blood draws with high accuracy and care.
• Collect and store blood, urine, fecal and other specimens per procedures.
• Explain venipuncture processes to patients for understanding and comfort.
• Match requisitions to tubes and verify information.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required.
• Ensure 100% accuracy of requisitions or labels.
• Package specimens for transport maintaining temperature conditions.
• Store samples at required temperatures with proper labeling.
• Follow specimen transport procedures to preserve integrity.
• Comply with OSHA/DEP regulations and safety standards.
• Maintain records and perform decontamination as needed.
• Update patient information in systems accurately.
• Attend annual trainings and stay updated on procedures.
• Answer calls and relay lab results to stakeholders.
• Troubleshoot workflow issues and suggest improvements.
• Assist with training and mentoring staff on phlebotomy.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Patient communication

Specimen handling

OSHA regulations

MS Office

Data entry

Training

Pediatrics

Geriatrics

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Centrifuge

Needles

LIS

Job description

Job Title: Phlebotomist II

Job Description

The Phlebotomist II plays a key role in providing high-quality specimen collection and handling in a fast-paced laboratory or hospital environment. This position assists with blood and other specimen collection, troubleshooting workflow issues, training team members, and recommending process improvements to ensure accurate, efficient, and safe laboratory operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipunctures and blood draws using straight needles and butterfly needles with a high degree of accuracy and care.
• Collect and store blood, urine, fecal, and other specimens in accordance with established procedures and test requirements.
• Clearly and courteously explain venipuncture and other specimen collection processes to patients to ensure understanding and comfort.
• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes and verify that all information is accurate and complete.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by specific test orders while maintaining specimen integrity.
• Check all test requisitions or computer-generated labels against orders or scripts to ensure 100% accuracy.
• Package specimens for transport, following protocols to maintain appropriate temperature and handling conditions.
• Store specimen samples at required temperatures and place them in appropriate collection containers or tubes with accurate labeling.
• Follow detailed procedures and protocols for specimen transport to preserve the quality and integrity of samples.
• Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations and all relevant safety standards.
• Record maintenance data and perform decontamination tasks as needed to support a clean and safe work area.
• Update patient information accurately in laboratory or hospital systems.
• Attend annual department trainings and stay current on policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Answer telephone calls and read laboratory results to internal stakeholders to satisfy inquiries.
• Participate in troubleshooting workflow issues and make recommendations to improve efficiency and specimen processing.
• Assist with training and mentoring team members in proper phlebotomy techniques and specimen handling procedures.

Essential Skills

• Valid phlebotomy certification for the state of employment, where required.
• Minimum of 6 months of work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced laboratory or hospital setting.
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience in phlebotomy, including work with pediatric and geriatric patient populations.
• Proficiency in performing blood draws using both straight needles and butterfly needles.
• Strong ability to collect and handle specimens (blood, urine, fecal, and other types) according to established protocols.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite for data entry, documentation, and basic reporting.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Overall 2–4 years of relevant experience in a clinical or laboratory environment.
• Ability to accurately match laboratory requisition forms with specimen tubes and labels.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure 100% accuracy in labeling, data entry, and test requisition verification.
• Knowledge of OSHA and DEP regulations and commitment to safe work practices.
• Effective verbal communication skills to explain procedures clearly to patients and respond to inquiries.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced setting while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with diverse patient populations, including pediatrics and geriatrics.
• Comfort with answering telephone calls and communicating laboratory results to appropriate parties in a clear and professional manner.
• Ability to participate in training and mentoring colleagues on phlebotomy techniques and workflow best practices.
• Experience with specimen centrifugation, splitting, and freezing according to test protocols.
• Familiarity with updating patient information in electronic systems and maintaining accurate records.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to follow complex protocols for specimen transport and storage.
• Commitment to ongoing learning through annual departmental trainings and adherence to updated procedures.

Work Environment

This role operates in a fast‑paced clinical laboratory or hospital setting where accuracy, safety, and patient interaction are central to daily work. The Phlebotomist II regularly uses phlebotomy equipment such as straight and butterfly needles, centrifuges, specimen containers, and computer systems for labeling and data entry, including Microsoft Office Suite. Work involves frequent standing, walking, and direct contact with patients across age groups, including pediatric and geriatric patients. The environment emphasizes strict compliance with OSHA and DEP regulations, established specimen handling protocols, and regular departmental training. Dress typically follows standard clinical or laboratory attire appropriate for a healthcare setting, with adherence to safety and hygiene requirements.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Tulare, CA.

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 Tulare,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 24, 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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