Phlebotomist (Newburgh)

Job Title: Phlebotomist

Job Description

• The Phlebotomist provides expertise in blood draws and specimen preparation, ensuring minimal discomfort to patients across a wide demographic.
• This role is essential to our commitment to delivering high-quality care to our patients and those of our partners.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws, label specimens, and centrifuge specimens while recording maintenance data and conducting decontamination.
• Collect and store specimens according to established procedures.
• Explain the venipuncture process and other specimen collection methods clearly and courteously to patients.
• Demonstrate techniques using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.
• Fully understand and execute all physicians' orders.
• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes; label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as per test order requirements.
• Ensure accuracy by checking all test requisitions or computer labels against scripts.
• Package specimens for transport, adhering to protocols to maintain specimen integrity.
• Store specimen samples at required temperatures, place them in appropriate containers, and accurately label them.
• Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.
• Wear appropriate attire as required.
• Attend annual department trainings.
• Answer telephone calls and read laboratory results to address inquiries.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in phlebotomy and blood drawing techniques.
• Experience with straight needle techniques.
• Strong understanding of specimen processing.
• Bilingual capabilities are an advantage.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in drawing blood.
• Experience with infant and pediatric blood draws is a plus.
• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail.

Work Environment
This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for in-state travel and no holiday or vacation work. Working hours are from 8am to 4:30pm, with rotating Saturdays from 8am to 5pm.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Newburgh, NY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/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 Newburgh,NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 23, 2026.
About Actalent


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