Actalent is hiring: Phlebotomist I in Miami

Phlebotomist I

Job Description

The main function of a Phlebotomist I is to assist in performing various assigned duties, troubleshooting, training, and making workflow recommendations. This role involves collecting and storing specimens according to established procedures, explaining the venipuncture process to patients clearly and courteously, and demonstrating techniques using straight or butterfly needles.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws, label specimens, centrifuge specimens, record maintenance data, and decontaminate equipment.
• Update patient information as needed.
• Collect and store specimens according to established procedures.
• Explain the venipuncture and other specimen collection processes clearly and courteously to patients.
• Demonstrate techniques using straight and butterfly needles.
• Fully understand all physician orders.
• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order.
• Check all test requisitions or computer labels against script to ensure 100% accuracy.
• Package specimens for transport.
• Store specimen samples at the required temperature, place samples in appropriate collection containers/tubes, accurately label them, and follow procedures necessary for transport to maintain the integrity of the specimens.
• Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.
• Attend annual department trainings.
• Answer telephone calls and read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

Essential Skills

• Phlebotomy skills, including blood draws and specimen collection.
• Customer service skills.
• Phlebotomy certification for the state where you will be employed.
• 6 months to 2 years of experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Experience with data entry.
• Ability to use centrifuges and other laboratory equipment.

Work Environment

This position is 100% onsite at Miami Sylvester Cancer Center. The role offers an opportunity to go permanent.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $18.50/hr.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.