Phlebotomist

Job Title: Phlebotomist Job Description This role focuses on performing high-quality phlebotomy and specimen processing in a fast-paced clinical environment serving a diverse patient population, including pediatrics and obstetrics/gynecology. The phlebotomist supports daily laboratory operations by collecting, labeling, processing, and preparing specimens for testing and transport while maintaining strict compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards. The position requires a high level of independence, compassion, and professionalism, as you will often work as the primary laboratory representative at busy patient service centers and medical offices. Responsibilities

- Perform venipuncture and other blood draws accurately and safely using straight needles and butterfly needles on patients of all ages, with a strong emphasis on pediatric and obstetric/gynecologic populations.
- Explain venipuncture and other specimen collection procedures clearly and courteously to patients, helping them feel informed and comfortable throughout the process.
- Collect, label, and store blood and other specimens such as urine and fecal samples according to established laboratory procedures and protocols.
- Match laboratory requisition forms or computer-generated labels to specimen tubes to ensure accurate patient and test identification.
- Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by specific test orders to maintain specimen integrity.

Essential Skills

- At least 6 months of hands-on experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to draw and process specimens independently.
- Demonstrated proficiency in performing blood draws on pediatric patients, including infants and toddlers.
- Experience in phlebotomy, including venipuncture, blood draws, and specimen collection using straight needles and butterfly needles.
- Strong skills in specimen handling, specimen management, and specimen storage, including proper labeling, centrifugation, splitting, and freezing.
- Ability to accurately perform sample preparation and use centrifuges and other laboratory equipment safely and effectively.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- Approximately 2 years of phlebotomy experience in varied clinical settings such as patient service centers, physician offices, and hospitals is preferred.
- At least 1 year of pediatric specimen collection experience is preferred.
- Experience working in obstetrics/gynecology or fertility-focused environments, including familiarity with time-sensitive tests such as BETA draws, is highly beneficial.
- Experience working in busy clinical offices and managing high patient volumes while maintaining quality and compassion.
- Ability to safely position and hold babies and toddlers during blood draws to ensure safe and effective collection.

Work Environment This position is primarily day shift, Monday through Friday, with typical hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at patient service centers and 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at in-office phlebotomy locations. The home base is in Indianapolis with regular travel around the north side of the city and occasional coverage at a site in West Lafayette. Mileage and drive time are compensated when applicable. You will work in busy clinical environments, including obstetrics/gynecology offices and patient service centers that handle a high volume of patients, including those undergoing fertility evaluations, pregnancy-related testing, pediatric visits, drug screens, hair collections, and paternity testing. The role involves frequent use of laboratory equipment such as centrifuges and requires careful handling and storage of biological specimens in accordance with specific temperature and transport protocols. The environment emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and infection control, with adherence to OSHA and DEP standards. Professional clinical attire appropriate for direct patient care and laboratory work is expected, and you will collaborate closely with clinical staff while often serving as one of two phlebotomists in a busy office or as the sole laboratory representative at a site
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Indianapolis, IN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.24 - $22.24/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 Indianapolis,IN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 12, 2026. About Actalent

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