Phlebotomist II

Job Title: Phlebotomist IIJob DescriptionThe Phlebotomist II plays a key role in collecting and processing laboratory specimens while ensuring accurate documentation, exceptional patient care, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards. This position involves performing blood draws and other specimen collections across diverse age groups, troubleshooting issues, supporting training, and recommending workflow improvements in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipunctures and blood draws using straight needles and butterfly needles on patients ranging from newborns to pediatric, adult, and geriatric age groups.
• Collect and store blood, urine, fecal, and other specimens according to established procedures and specific test protocols.
• Clearly and courteously explain the venipuncture and specimen collection process to patients to ensure understanding and comfort.
• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes and verify that all test requisitions or computer labels match scripts with 100% accuracy.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test orders while maintaining specimen integrity.
• Package specimens for transport, ensuring proper temperature control, appropriate collection containers or tubes, and adherence to protocol for safe and accurate delivery.
• Perform specimen processing, including receiving, organizing, and preparing samples for analysis in accordance with laboratory standards.
• Update and maintain accurate patient information, logs, and manifests to ensure complete and compliant records.
• Use the designated system to register patients and manage patient and specimen data efficiently.
• Record maintenance data and perform decontamination procedures in accordance with laboratory policies.
• Answer telephone calls and read laboratory results as needed to respond to inquiries in a professional and timely manner.
• Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations, as well as internal safety and quality protocols.
• Attend annual department trainings and stay current with procedural updates and regulatory requirements.
• Work independently at a patient service center location, maintaining compliance with company standards and procedures.
• Contribute to workflow efficiency by identifying issues, troubleshooting problems, and making recommendations to improve processes.

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 1 year of phlebotomy experience, including routine blood draws and specimen collection.
• Demonstrated proficiency in venipuncture and blood draw techniques using straight needles and butterfly needles.
• Experience with specimen processing, including labeling, centrifuging, splitting, freezing, and packaging specimens.
• Ability to draw blood specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and newborn patients.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite for basic documentation and communication tasks.
• High school diploma or GED, with 24 years of overall work experience.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in matching requisitions, labeling specimens, and maintaining logs.
• Ability to work comfortably and reliably in an independent setting.
• Effective patient care and customer service skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and courteously.
• Knowledge of OSHA and DEP regulations and willingness to comply with all safety standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a patient service center or similar outpatient laboratory environment.
• Comfort working alone while maintaining productivity and quality standards.
• Ability to maintain accurate patient and specimen manifests and logs in compliance with company procedures.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple patients and specimens in a fast-paced setting.
• Reliable telephone etiquette and communication skills for handling inquiries and conveying laboratory results.
• Commitment to attending annual trainings and staying current with laboratory best practices.

Work EnvironmentThis role is based in a patient service center location in Providence and involves working independently in a clinical laboratory setting. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The environment is fast-paced and detail-oriented, with daily interaction with patients of all ages and continuous handling of specimens and laboratory equipment. You will use computer systems for patient registration, specimen tracking, and documentation, as well as standard laboratory tools such as centrifuges and specimen containers. The work requires adherence to safety protocols, including OSHA and DEP regulations, and maintaining a clean, organized, and professional clinical workspace. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of St. Helens, OR. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $23.11 - $23.11/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 & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of St. Helens, OR. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 26, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in St. Helens,OR.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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