Phlebotomist II

Job Description

Job Description

Actalent is hiring for Phlebotomist !

Job Title: FULL TIME - Float Phlebotomist

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and capillary blood draws using straight needles and butterfly needles on patients from neonatal through geriatric populations, including heel sticks.
• Collect and store blood, urine, fecal, and other specimens according to established procedures and protocols.
• Clearly and courteously explain venipuncture, blood draw, and other specimen collection procedures to patients to ensure understanding and comfort.
• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes and verify that all patient and test information is accurate and complete.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by specific test orders to maintain specimen integrity.
• Check all test requisitions or computer-generated labels against the order or script to ensure 100% accuracy before processing.
• Package specimens for transport and store them at the required temperature using the appropriate collection containers and tubes.
• Follow all procedures and protocols necessary to maintain the integrity of specimens during handling, processing, and transport.
• Understand and fully interpret physicians’ orders related to laboratory tests and specimen requirements.
• Update and maintain accurate patient and specimen information in computer systems and records.
• Record maintenance data and assist with decontamination and other routine laboratory support tasks as needed.
• Answer telephone calls professionally and read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries, following applicable guidelines.
• Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations and all relevant safety and infection control procedures.
• Attend annual departmental trainings and participate in ongoing education related to phlebotomy and laboratory procedures.
• Assist in troubleshooting specimen collection or processing issues and make recommendations to improve workflow and efficiency.
• Participate in training on drug screening, point-of-care testing, and fingerprinting, and perform these tasks once trained.
• Needs to be able to draw up to 30-50 draws per day

Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with pediatric and geriatric patient populations in a clinical setting.
• Previous experience as a phlebotomist in a hospital or high-volume laboratory environment.
• Comfort with floating between multiple sites and adapting to different teams and workflows.
• Strong customer service skills and a patient-focused approach during all interactions.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic specimen collection and processing issues and suggest workflow improvements.
• Heel Stick Experience Neonatal/Pediatric Experience

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Candidate must have -
  • neonatal to geriatrics experience (including heel sticks)
  • straight and butterfly needle experience
  • computer skills
  • clear communication (written and verbal)

Work Environment

Float Phlebotomist throughout Chicagoland area -

- can be anywhere between: Joliet, Oakbrook, Mokena, Merrionette Park, Downtown Chicago, Waukegan, and other locations.

Schedule :

- M, T, Th, F: shift will fall between the hours of 6am-6pm

- W: 6am-7:30pm

- Every other Saturday: currently the shift is 8am-12pm in Joliet but this can change

Training :

- depends on location for the day

• - please refer to the list above for hours of availability

Pay :

• $19-23/hr

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Itasca, IL.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $23.00/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 Itasca,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 2, 2026.

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