Phlebotomist
Actalent, Asheville, NC, United States
Phlebotomist
The primary role of a Phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, troubleshooting, training, and making workflow recommendations.
Responsibilities
Perform blood draws, label specimens, and centrifuge specimens according to established procedures.
Record maintenance data and perform decontamination tasks.
Update patient information accurately.
Collect and store specimens following established procedures.
Explain the process of venipuncture and other specimen collection procedures, such as urine or fecal collection, clearly and courteously.
Demonstrate techniques using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.
Understand and follow all physicians' orders.
Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order.
Check all test requisitions or computer labels against scripts to ensure 100% accuracy.
Package specimens for transport and store specimen samples according to the required temperature.
Place samples in appropriate collection containers/tubes, accurately label them, and follow procedures to maintain specimen integrity for transport.
Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.
Attend annual department training sessions.
Answer telephone calls and read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.
Essential Skills
Phlebotomy skills, including adult draws and patient care.
Experience in blood draw, venipuncture, specimen collection, and specimen processing.
Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state of employment, if required.
Minimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
High School Diploma or GED.
0-2 years of experience in a related field.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience in geriatrics and health care.
Effective communication skills for patient interaction.
Work Environment
The work environment includes a fast-paced lab or hospital setting. Compliance with OSHA and DEP regulations is mandatory. The role requires attendance at annual department training sessions.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Asheville, NC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/hr.
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 Asheville,NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 29, 2026.
The primary role of a Phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, troubleshooting, training, and making workflow recommendations.
Responsibilities
Perform blood draws, label specimens, and centrifuge specimens according to established procedures.
Record maintenance data and perform decontamination tasks.
Update patient information accurately.
Collect and store specimens following established procedures.
Explain the process of venipuncture and other specimen collection procedures, such as urine or fecal collection, clearly and courteously.
Demonstrate techniques using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.
Understand and follow all physicians' orders.
Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order.
Check all test requisitions or computer labels against scripts to ensure 100% accuracy.
Package specimens for transport and store specimen samples according to the required temperature.
Place samples in appropriate collection containers/tubes, accurately label them, and follow procedures to maintain specimen integrity for transport.
Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.
Attend annual department training sessions.
Answer telephone calls and read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.
Essential Skills
Phlebotomy skills, including adult draws and patient care.
Experience in blood draw, venipuncture, specimen collection, and specimen processing.
Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state of employment, if required.
Minimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
High School Diploma or GED.
0-2 years of experience in a related field.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience in geriatrics and health care.
Effective communication skills for patient interaction.
Work Environment
The work environment includes a fast-paced lab or hospital setting. Compliance with OSHA and DEP regulations is mandatory. The role requires attendance at annual department training sessions.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Asheville, NC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/hr.
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 Asheville,NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 29, 2026.