Phlebotomist (Mt. Vernon)

Hiring a Phlebotomist!

Job Description

The Phlebotomist provides expertise in blood draws and specimen preparation, ensuring minimal discomfort to patients across a wide demographic. This role is crucial to our commitment to delivering high-quality care for our patients and those of our partners.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws, label specimens, and centrifuge them.

• Record maintenance data and perform decontamination.

• Update patient information accurately.

• Collect and store specimens according to established procedures.

• Explain venipuncture and other specimen collection processes clearly and courteously.

• Demonstrate techniques using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.

• Understand and execute physicians' orders.

• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes and handle specimens as required by test orders.

• Check all test requisitions or computer labels against scripts to ensure accuracy.

• Package specimens for transport.

• Store specimens according to required temperatures and procedures to maintain specimen integrity.

• Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.

• Wear appropriate attire and attend annual department trainings.

• Answer telephone inquiries and read laboratory results.

Essential Skills

• Phlebotomy expertise, including blood draw and specimen processing.

• Experience with straight needle techniques.

• 2-3 years of experience with drawing blood.

• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with infant draws is a plus.

• Pediatric experience is beneficial.

Work Environment

The role offers a dynamic work environment, ideal for candidates who enjoy a change of scenery and in-state travel. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm, with every other Saturday required. The position does not include holidays or vacation time.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mount Vernon, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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 Mount Vernon,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 25, 2026.

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.

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 [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.