Phlebotomist I

About the Role

We are seeking a friendly, detail-oriented Phlebotomist to join our team. In this role, you will collect blood and other specimens from patients ranging from pediatric to geriatric populations while providing excellent customer service. You will work in a medium-sized patient service center alongside a small team and play an important role in ensuring accurate specimen collection and processing.

What You'll Do

- Perform blood draws using straight and butterfly needles
- Collect additional specimens, such as urine and fecal samples, when needed
- Verify patient information and physician orders
- Label, process, centrifuge, split, freeze, and prepare specimens for shipment
- Ensure specimens are stored and transported according to established procedures
- Maintain accurate records and documentation
- Answer patient questions and explain collection procedures in a professional, compassionate manner
- Follow all OSHA, safety, and compliance guidelines
- Assist with daily laboratory operations and attend required trainings

Qualifications

- High School Diploma or GED
- At least 6 months of phlebotomy experience in a hospital, laboratory, or high-volume patient setting
- Strong venipuncture skills and experience with blood collection procedures
- Basic Microsoft Office skills
- Phlebotomy certification if required by your state

Work Environment

- Patient Service Center (PSC) setting
- Medium-sized location
- Work alongside approximately 2-3 team members
- Serve patients of all ages, from children to older adults
- Expect a fast-paced environment with approximately 60-80 patients per day
- Standing for most of the shift
- Includes one 30-minute lunch break and two 10-minute breaks

Training

- Comprehensive onboarding and training during your first two weeks

Ideal Candidate

- Comfortable working in a high-volume environment
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Reliable, organized, and able to work independently as well as part of a team

Key Skills: Phlebotomy, Venipuncture, Blood Draws, Specimen Processing, Patient Care, Customer Service, Medical Laboratory Procedures.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Lexington, KY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $21.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Lexington,KY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2026. FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT STATE LAW REQUIRES A CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT. About Actalent

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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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city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants
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It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a
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