Phlebotomist II: Fast-Paced Blood Draws & Lab Support

Actalent; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Jacksonville, NC seeks a Phlebotomist II to perform venipunctures, collect specimens, and support lab workflows in a fast-paced clinical setting. You will document results, verify orders, and ensure specimen integrity while adhering to safety standards.

The role requires state phlebotomy certification where required, 6 months of venipuncture experience, and the ability to explain procedures clearly to patients. Onsite in outpatient clinic, daytime schedule.

Qualifications

• Valid phlebotomy certification for the state of employment, where required.
• Minimum of 6 months of work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• 24 years of overall experience in a related clinical or laboratory role.
• Proficiency in venipuncture and blood draws using straight needles and butterfly needles.
• Ability to perform accurate specimen labeling, centrifuging, splitting, freezing, and packaging.
• Strong attention to detail when matching laboratory requisitions to specimen tubes and verifying orders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite for documentation and data entry.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of OSHA and DEP regulations and ability to comply with safety protocols.
• Ability to clearly explain specimen collection procedures to patients in a courteous and professional manner.
• Capability to update and maintain accurate patient information and registration details.
• Experience working in an outpatient clinical setting, particularly in womens health or an OB/GYN clinic.
• Preferred experience with glucose testing and related point-of-care procedures.
• Comfort with answering telephone inquiries and communicating laboratory results in accordance with guidelines.
• Ability to work both as part of a team and independently, adapting to changing workflow needs.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to attending annual department trainings and staying current with procedures and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipunctures and blood draws using straight needles and butterfly needles in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• Collect and store blood, urine, fecal, and other specimens according to established procedures and protocols.
• Explain venipuncture and other specimen collection procedures to patients in a clear, courteous, and professional manner.
• 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 and protocols.
• Check all test requisitions or computer-generated labels against scripts or orders to ensure 100% accuracy.
• Package specimens for transport and maintain specimen integrity by following temperature and handling requirements.
• Store specimen samples at the required temperature and place them in appropriate collection containers or tubes with accurate labeling.
• Follow different procedures as outlined by specific protocols to ensure proper transport and preservation of specimens.
• Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations and all applicable safety and compliance standards.
• Attend annual department trainings and maintain up-to-date knowledge of procedures and regulations.
• Record maintenance data and perform decontamination tasks as needed to support laboratory operations.
• Update and maintain accurate patient information and registration records in compliance with company policies.
• Answer telephone calls and read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries from patients and clinical staff, following appropriate guidelines.
• Support workflow by troubleshooting routine issues, assisting with training, and making recommendations to improve efficiency.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team while also functioning independently when required.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Patient communication

Documentation

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Microsoft Office

High School Diploma

OSHA/DEP knowledge

Explain procedures to patients

Register patient information

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Actalent in Jacksonville, NC seeks a Phlebotomist II to perform venipunctures, collect specimens, and support lab workflows in a fast-paced clinical setting. You will document results, verify orders, and ensure specimen integrity while adhering to safety standards.

The role requires state phlebotomy certification where required, 6 months of venipuncture experience, and the ability to explain procedures clearly to patients. Onsite in outpatient clinic, daytime schedule.