Actalent is hiring: Phlebotomist I in Columbia

Job Title: Phlebotomist IJob Description

Summary: The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, troubleshooting, training, and making workflow recommendations. Position Responsibilities: You will perform blood draws, label specimens, centrifuge specimens, record maintenance data, and handle decontamination. You will also be updating patient information and collecting/storing specimens according to established procedures. You will explain the process of venipuncture blood drawing and other specimen collection (e.g., urine or fecal) in a clear and courteous manner. Demonstrating techniques using straight and/or butterfly needles, fully understanding all physicians' orders, and matching laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes are essential tasks. You will also label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by the test order, check all test requisitions or computer labels against scripts to ensure 100% correctness, and package specimens for transport. Proper storage of specimen samples according to required temperature and following specific procedures for transport to maintain specimen integrity is crucial. Compliance with OSHA and DEP regulations, attending annual department trainings, and answering telephone inquiries by reading laboratory results will also be part of your responsibilities.

Hard Skills

+ Blood draws

+ Labeling specimens

+ Centrifuging specimens

+ Recording maintenance data

+ Decontamination

+ Updating patient information

+ Venipuncture techniques

+ Understanding physicians' orders

+ Specimen handling and storage

+ Compliance with OSHA and DEP regulations

Soft Skills

+ Clear communication

+ Courteous manner

+ Attention to detail

+ Troubleshooting

+ Training others

Job Type

This is a contract position with a duration of 13 Week(s).

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Moncks Corner, South Carolina.

Work Environment

You will work in a clinical or laboratory setting, adhering to strict safety and procedural protocols to ensure the integrity of specimens and the safety of staff and patients.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

+ Hiring diverse talent

+ Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

+ Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

+ Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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