Phlebotomist II- Float

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Phlebotomist

Job Description

This Phlebotomist II position focuses on performing high-quality blood draws and specimen collection while supporting smooth laboratory workflows in a fast-paced environment. The role combines hands-on phlebotomy, specimen handling, and data entry with troubleshooting, training support, and process improvement recommendations to ensure accurate, safe, and efficient laboratory operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipunctures and blood draws using straight needles and butterfly needles with a high degree of accuracy and professionalism.
• Collect and store blood and other specimens, such as urine or fecal samples, in accordance with established procedures and protocols.
• Clearly and courteously explain the venipuncture and specimen collection process to patients, ensuring they understand what to expect.
• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes to ensure correct patient and test identification.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by specific test orders and laboratory protocols.
• Verify all test requisitions or computer-generated labels against the prescription or script to ensure 100% accuracy before processing.
• Package specimens securely for transport, following all required procedures to maintain specimen integrity.
• Store specimen samples at the appropriate temperature and place them in the correct collection containers or tubes, following protocol for each test.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and decontamination procedures in accordance with laboratory standards.
• Update patient information in the system accurately and in a timely manner to support proper test processing and reporting.
• Understand and fully interpret physicians’ orders to ensure the correct tests are performed and processed.
• Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations and all applicable safety and regulatory standards in the laboratory.
• Attend annual department trainings to maintain current knowledge of procedures, safety requirements, and best practices.
• Answer telephone calls professionally and provide laboratory results or information to satisfy appropriate inquiries.
• Assist in troubleshooting issues related to specimen collection, labeling, and workflow, and make recommendations to improve processes.
• Support training efforts by demonstrating proper phlebotomy techniques and workflow procedures to colleagues as needed.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Germantown, MD.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $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)

This is a fully onsite position in Germantown,MD.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 13, 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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