Phlebotomist Float

Job Description

Job Description

Actalent is urgently hiring for a float Phlebotomist in Upper Hudson Valley!!

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Job Title: Phlebotomist Float

Job Description

This Phlebotomist Float position supports multiple locations by performing high-quality blood draws and specimen collections while maintaining efficient workflow in a fast-paced laboratory or hospital environment. The role involves troubleshooting collection issues, assisting with training, and recommending process improvements to ensure safe, accurate, and timely specimen handling and patient service.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws using venipuncture techniques, including both straight needles and butterfly needles, in a safe, accurate, and efficient manner.
• Collect, label, and store blood and other specimens, such as urine or fecal samples, in accordance with established procedures and protocols.
• Clearly and courteously explain venipuncture and other specimen collection procedures to patients, including pediatric patients, to ensure understanding and comfort.
• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes and verify that all information is accurate and complete.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by specific test orders, following all procedural guidelines.
• Check all test requisitions or computer-generated labels against the written orders or scripts to ensure 100% accuracy.
• Package specimens for transport and follow defined procedures to maintain specimen integrity, including correct temperature control and appropriate containers or tubes.
• Record maintenance data, perform decontamination tasks, and support overall cleanliness and safety in the work area.
• Update patient information accurately in the system and ensure records are complete and current.
• Fully understand and interpret physicians’ orders to ensure correct tests and procedures are performed.
• Answer telephone calls professionally, provide laboratory results when appropriate, and respond to inquiries in a timely and accurate manner.
• Attend and complete annual department trainings and remain current with all required updates and procedural changes.
• Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations and all applicable safety standards.
• Float between designated locations as assigned, maintaining consistent quality and service across sites.
• Contribute to workflow improvements by identifying issues, troubleshooting problems, and making recommendations to enhance efficiency and patient care.

Essential Skills

• Valid phlebotomy certification for the state of employment, where required.
• Minimum of 1 year of active work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced laboratory or hospital setting.
• Demonstrated proficiency in phlebotomy, including blood draws and venipuncture.
• Experience performing phlebotomy on pediatric patients.
• Ability to use straight needles and butterfly needles safely and effectively.
• High school diploma or GED.
• 0–2 years of overall related experience, including at least 1 year of active venipuncture experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong attention to detail when labeling specimens, matching requisitions, and verifying orders.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures for specimen collection, processing, and transport.
• Strong communication skills to clearly explain procedures and respond to patient and provider inquiries.
• Knowledge of OSHA and DEP regulations related to laboratory safety and specimen handling.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Formal qualification as a phlebotomist.
• Experience working in a fast-paced lab or hospital environment.
• Pediatric phlebotomy experience, including comfort working with children and their caregivers.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues related to specimen collection and workflow.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training and annual departmental education.
• Comfort working as a float across multiple locations as part of a regional hiring initiative.

Work Environment

This is a float position that supports multiple locations, including Newburgh, Middletown, Goshen, and New Windsor. The schedule typically runs Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with every other Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The work takes place in fast-paced laboratory and hospital settings where phlebotomists interact with both adult and pediatric patients. The role involves frequent standing, walking between departments and sites, and working with standard laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, collection tubes, and computer systems. Staff use Microsoft Office Suite and laboratory information systems to update patient information, verify orders, and manage results. The environment emphasizes safety, compliance with OSHA and DEP regulations, and adherence to established protocols for specimen collection, handling, and transport. Team members participate in annual departmental trainings and work collaboratively to maintain a professional, patient-focused atmosphere.

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This is a Permanent position based out of Newburgh, NY.

The pay range for this position is $23.31 - $23.31/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 Newburgh,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 21, 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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