Job Title: Phlebotomist AlexandriaJob Description Summary: The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, troubleshooting, training, and making workflow recommendations. Position Responsibilities: - Perform blood draws, label specimens, centrifuge specimens, record maintenance data, decontaminate, and update patient information. - Collect and store specimens according to established procedures. - Properly explain the process of venipuncture, blood drawing, and other specimen collections (e.g., urine, fecal) in a clear but courteous manner. - Demonstrate techniques using straight needles and/or butterfly needles. - Fully understand all physicians' orders. - 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 scripts to ensure 100% accuracy. - Package specimens for transport and store specimen samples according to required temperature. - Follow procedures for transporting samples to maintain specimen integrity. - Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations. - Attend annual department trainings. - Answer telephone calls and read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries. Hard Skills + Phlebotomy + Pediatric and Geriatric Experience + Experience: 6 months - 1 year Job Type This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 3 Month(s). Work Site This is a fully on-site position in Alexandria, Virginia. Work Environment Patient Service Center (PSC). Large location. Expected to stand most of the shift. Specialties include Pediatrics. Will work both with a team and alone. First week is training. 8am-4:30pm Monday-Friday, no weekends. 30-40 draws required daily. 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are 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 The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.