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Actalent Phlebotomist in Suwanee, Georgia
Job Title: Phlebotomist - II
Job Description
As a Phlebotomist, you will be responsible for performing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, and maintaining accurate records. You will also be tasked with updating patient information and ensuring the proper collection and storage of specimens according to established procedures. Your role requires clear communication with patients about the venipuncture process and other specimen collection methods, such as urine or fecal samples.
Responsibilities
Perform blood draws and label specimens accurately.
Centrifuge specimens and record maintenance data.
Decontaminate and update patient information as needed.
Explain the venipuncture process clearly and courteously to patients.
Demonstrate techniques using straight and butterfly needles.
Understand and follow all physician orders accurately.
Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test orders.
Check test requisitions or computer labels against scripts to ensure accuracy.
Package specimens for transport, ensuring proper temperature and integrity.
Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations and attend annual department trainings.
Answer telephone calls and read laboratory results to address inquiries.
Essential Skills
3+ years of recent phlebotomy experience in a clinical setting.
Experience drawing blood from all age groups, from pediatrics to geriatrics.
High School Diploma or GED.
Strong customer service skills.
Proficiency in specimen processing.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Fluency in Korean, Mandarin, or Vietnamese is a plus.
Experience with 30+ patient draws per day is beneficial.
Work Environment
This position is based in a clinical laboratory environment, with operations from Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The role involves working with a team of three providers across six locations. The ability to communicate in Korean, Mandarin, or Vietnamese is advantageous. The work setting requires adherence to safety regulations and offers opportunities for advancement from Phlebotomist to Coordinator, Supervisor, and Regional Manager.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Suwanee, GA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/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 Suwanee,GA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 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.