Job Title: Phlebotomist
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Phlebotomist to join our team! This role involves performing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data, decontamination, and updating patient information. You will be responsible for collecting and storing specimens according to established procedures, explaining the venipuncture process to patients, demonstrating techniques using straight and butterfly needles, and ensuring compliance with OSHA and DEP regulations.
Responsibilities
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Perform blood draws, label and centrifuge specimens.
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Record maintenance data and decontamination.
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Update patient information and collect/store specimens as per procedures.
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Explain venipuncture and other specimen collection processes to patients.
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Demonstrate techniques using straight needles and butterfly needles.
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Understand and follow physicians' orders.
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Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
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Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test orders.
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Verify test requisitions or computer labels against scripts for accuracy.
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Package specimens for transport and store them at the required temperature.
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Answer telephone calls and read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.
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Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations and attend annual department trainings.
Essential Skills
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Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state of employment.
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Minimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with pediatric and geriatric populations.
Work Environment
This position involves working primarily in a patient service center setting, with varying location sizes. The role requires standing for most of the day, except during breaks and meals. You will be working in team settings and may need to travel to different locations within the Wichita area. Training will be provided at the assigned location, typically lasting 1 to 2 weeks. The work schedule is flexible, with shifts starting as early as 7 AM and ending as late as 7:30 PM, depending on the location's needs. Shift schedules are sent out weekly, and you may be required to cover shifts at short notice.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $20.00/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 Wichita,KS.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 3, 2025.
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.
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