Phlebotomist

Job Title: Phlebotomist Job Description
The primary role of a Phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, troubleshooting, training, and making workflow recommendations. The Phlebotomist will be responsible for collecting and storing specimens according to established procedures, as well as explaining the process of venipuncture and other specimen collections to patients.
Responsibilities
- Perform blood draws, label specimens, and centrifuge specimens.
- Record maintenance data and decontamination, and update patient information.
- Properly explain the process of venipuncture and specimen collection to patients.
- Demonstrate techniques using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.
- Understand all physician orders and 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 the script to ensure accuracy.
- Package specimens for transport and store specimens at required temperatures.
- Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations and attend annual department trainings.
- Answer telephone calls and read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.
Essential Skills
- Phlebotomy skills, including specimen handling, blood draw, labeling, and sample preparation.
- Experience with specimen management and storage, laboratory procedures, and blood banking.
- Medical assisting skills, including centrifuge operation and handling of biological samples.
- Proficiency in data entry and patient specimen management.
- Ability to perform venipunctures independently in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED completion.
- 6+ months of experience performing venipunctures.
- Experience with pediatric-geriatric patient populations is highly preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Work Environment
Phlebotomists will be assigned to a specific Patient Service Center (PSC) location and will primarily remain stationary unless needed for occasional floating. Work hours are typically 8 am-1 pm, with a schedule of 5 days per week between Monday-Saturday, though flexibility in days is possible. Current openings are available in Fort Wayne, La Grange, Kendallville, Auburn, Warsaw, and Columbia City. Candidates will be compensated for mileage and drive time when applicable.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Wayne, IN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $26.00/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 Fort Wayne, IN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Fort Wayne,IN. About Actalent

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