Senior Phlebotomist II — Fast-Paced Hospital Draws

Actalent; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

PTO/Vacation or Sick Leave

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Transit benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Phlebotomist II for a contract position based in Portland, OR. The role focuses on venipuncture, specimen collection, and accurate labeling in a fast-paced hospital environment, with direct interaction with patients and clinical staff.

You will handle specimen transport, data entry, and compliance with OSHA/DEP regulations while supporting a high-volume morning workflow and traveling to patient rooms as needed.

Qualifications

• Valid phlebotomy certification for the state of employment, if required by local regulations.
• Minimum of 6 months of work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced laboratory or hospital setting.
• 2 to 4 years of overall experience in a healthcare or laboratory environment.
• Proven proficiency in phlebotomy, venipuncture, and specimen collection procedures.
• Demonstrated experience with blood draws for adult and geriatric patients.
• Ability to accurately label, centrifuge, split, freeze, and store specimens according to test orders and protocols.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure 100% accuracy when matching requisition forms, scripts, and specimen labels.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite for basic documentation and communication tasks.
• Knowledge of and ability to comply with OSHA and DEP regulations and other safety standards.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and blood draws with high accuracy and care.
• Collect and store blood and other specimens according to procedures and test requirements.
• Explain venipuncture and collection process to patients for comfort and understanding.
• Match requisition forms to tubes and verify test requisitions for 100% accuracy.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and store specimens as required by tests.
• Package specimens for transport and maintain specimen integrity.
• Follow procedures for specimen handling, transport, and documentation for compliance.
• Interpret physicians orders related to testing.
• Maintain records and perform decontamination tasks.
• Update patient information and ensure accurate data entry in systems.
• Respond to inquiries with professional customer service.
• Attend annual trainings and stay current with OSHA/DEP safety regulations.
• Collaborate with team to support efficient workflow and high-quality care.
• Travel between laboratory and patient rooms for blood draws, mainly for adults/geriatric patients.
• Contribute to a high-volume morning workflow (35–40 patients).

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Blood draws

Patient care

Documentation

Microsoft Office

Regulatory compliance

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy certification (state-required)

Tools

Centrifuge

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Phlebotomist II for a contract position based in Portland, OR. The role focuses on venipuncture, specimen collection, and accurate labeling in a fast-paced hospital environment, with direct interaction with patients and clinical staff.

You will handle specimen transport, data entry, and compliance with OSHA/DEP regulations while supporting a high-volume morning workflow and traveling to patient rooms as needed.