Job Information
Actalent Phlebotomist in Fairfax, Virginia
Job Title: PhlebotomistJob Description
The primary role of a phlebotomist is to support the healthcare team by performing various duties including troubleshooting, training, and recommending workflow improvements.
Responsibilities
Conduct blood draws and label specimens accurately.
Centrifuge specimens, record maintenance data, and ensure decontamination processes are followed.
Update patient information and maintain accurate records.
Collect and store specimens in accordance with established procedures.
Explain the venipuncture process and other specimen collection methods clearly and courteously.
Demonstrate techniques using straight or butterfly needles.
Comprehend and execute all physicians' orders accurately.
Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test orders.
Ensure all test requisitions or computer labels are 100% accurate against scripts.
Package specimens properly for transport.
Store specimen samples according to required temperatures and protocols.
Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.
Attend annual department training sessions.
Respond to telephone inquiries and relay laboratory results as needed.
Essential Skills
Phlebotomy
Blood draw
Venipuncture
Experience with geriatrics and pediatrics
2+ years of experience in specimen collection
Customer service skills
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state of employment as required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
High School Diploma or GED
Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
Work Environment
The position is based in a Patient Service Center (PSC) and operates in a fast-paced environment. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM, with every other Saturday from 8 AM to 11 AM.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fairfax, VA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $25.00/hr.
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 Fairfax,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 27, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is 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
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.