Phlebotomist II

Job Title: Phlebotomist II Job Description
The Phlebotomist II plays a key role in supporting high-quality patient care by performing blood draws and other specimen collections, processing and preparing samples for testing, and maintaining accurate documentation. This position assists with troubleshooting, training, and workflow improvements in a fast-paced laboratory or hospital environment, while ensuring strict adherence to safety, regulatory, and quality standards.
Responsibilities
- Perform venipunctures and blood draws using straight needles and butterfly needles with a high level of accuracy and professionalism.
- Collect and store blood, urine, fecal, and other specimens according to established procedures and protocols.
- Explain venipuncture and other specimen collection procedures clearly and courteously to patients to ensure understanding and comfort.
- Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes and verify that all information is 100% accurate.
- Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by the specific test order.
- Package specimens for transport and ensure they are handled and shipped according to protocol to maintain specimen integrity.
- Store specimen samples at the required temperature and place them in the appropriate collection containers or tubes.
- Update and maintain accurate patient information and specimen records in laboratory systems.
- Record maintenance data and perform decontamination tasks in accordance with laboratory procedures.
- Fully understand and interpret physicians orders to ensure correct test processing and specimen handling.
- Check all test requisitions or computer-generated labels against scripts or orders to ensure accuracy.
- Answer telephone calls professionally and provide laboratory results or information to satisfy inquiries within established guidelines.
- Comply with all OSHA and DEP regulations and follow all safety and infection control procedures.
- Attend and actively participate in annual department trainings and ongoing education as required.
- Contribute to workflow efficiency by identifying and recommending improvements to processes and procedures.
- Provide courteous, patient-centered customer service in all interactions, including with patients, clinical staff, and colleagues.
Essential Skills
- Valid phlebotomy certification for the state of employment, where required.
- Minimum of 6 months of work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced laboratory or hospital setting.
- At least 2 years of phlebotomy experience, including verifiable experience drawing blood on all age groups.
- Proficiency in performing venipuncture using both straight needles and butterfly needles.
- Demonstrated experience with blood draws, specimen collection, and specimen processing.
- Ability to accurately match laboratory requisition forms with specimen tubes and labels.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Strong customer service skills and the ability to communicate clearly and courteously with patients and healthcare professionals.
- Ability to understand and follow physicians orders and laboratory protocols.
- Knowledge of and ability to comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in labeling, documentation, and data entry.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience working in a patient service center, diagnostic laboratory, or similar medical environment.
- Familiarity with laboratory workflows, including centrifuging, splitting, freezing, and packaging specimens for transport.
- Comfort working in a high-volume, fast-paced setting while maintaining quality and accuracy.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to assist in troubleshooting specimen or workflow issues.
- Ability to participate in and benefit from training, with an interest in continuous learning and professional growth.
- Motivation to grow within a large, mission-driven life sciences organization offering room for advancement, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.
Work Environment
This position operates in a fast-paced clinical laboratory or hospital-based setting with a focus on high-volume blood draws and specimen processing. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. You will work with a variety of patients across all age groups and use standard phlebotomy and laboratory equipment, including needles, collection tubes, centrifuges, and computer systems for data entry and results review. The environment emphasizes safety, adherence to OSHA and DEP regulations, and infection control procedures. The organization offers strong benefits, bonus opportunities, and clear pathways for career growth within a large, global life sciences company dedicated to improving health and lives.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Largo, FL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $18.00/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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Largo, FL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 29, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Largo,FL. 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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