Phlebotomist- East Brunswick, NJ

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Phlebotomist - Location is in East Brunswick, NJ

Start Date: May 18, 2026

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Phlebotomist who will be responsible for drawing blood from patients, predominantly Hispanic, and ensuring efficient workflow to minimize patient waiting times. This role involves performing 20-30+ blood draws daily, including pediatric patients. The Phlebotomist must provide excellent customer service to enhance patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws using straight needles and butterfly needles.
• Collect and store specimens according to established procedures.
• Explain the process of venipuncture and other specimen collections clearly and courteously.
• Understand and execute physicians' orders accurately.
• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes, label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required.
• Ensure test requisitions or computer labels are correct against scripts.
• Package specimens for transport and store them at required temperatures.
• Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.
• Attend annual department trainings.
• Handle telephone inquiries and provide laboratory results as needed.

Essential Skills

• Phlebotomy
• Blood draw proficiency
• Specimen collection
• Customer service skills
• High volume blood draws experience
• Experience with straight needles
• 2+ years of professional experience

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with pediatric and geriatric patients
• Availability for Saturday shifts
• Proficiency in both English and Spanish preferred

Work Environment

This position involves working Monday through Friday, with some locations requiring Saturday shifts. The work will be conducted across various locations in New York. The environment is fast-paced and requires maintaining a high level of accuracy and efficiency.

This position is URGENTLY hiring! If interested, please submit your up to date resume along with your availability for a 5-minute call to kvespia @astoncarter.com

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $25.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Parsippany-Troy Hills,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 2026.

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.

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