Job Title: Phlebotomist
Job Description
This position requires proficiency in blood collection techniques, including venipuncture and capillary methods, from patients of all age groups. The successful candidate will possess a comprehensive understanding of compliance and safety, effectively communicating its importance to others. You will also provide orientation and training for patient service technicians. Working under the supervision of the lab supervisor and team lead, you will be involved in pediatric patient care.
Responsibilities
* Perform blood collection using venipuncture and capillary techniques from patients of all age groups.
* Conduct pediatric blood collections and handle difficult draws in medical office buildings.
* Communicate the importance of compliance and safety to other employees.
* Provide orientation and training for patient service technicians.
* Work with pediatric patients under supervision.
* Maintain excellent attendance and behavior records.
* Travel across various Medical Office Building labs throughout South Orange County.
Essential Skills
* Phlebotomist certification and CPT 1 License.
* Proficiency in venipuncture and neonatal phlebotomy techniques.
* At least six months, preferably one year, of experience in an acute or sub-acute setting.
* Experience with pediatrics and neonatal draws.
* Ability to draw 45-55 patients in an outpatient setting within an 8-hour shift.
* Ability to draw 20-30 patients in an inpatient setting within an 8-hour shift.
* Experience with lab systems such as Cerner.
* Customer service skills.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
* High school diploma.
* Hospital experience is a plus.
* Experience in outpatient settings like LabCorp or Quest is preferred.
* Computer savvy.
Work Environment
The work environment is high volume, primarily in Medical Office Buildings with the potential to transition to the main hospital lab. You will work in various draw stations across locations such as Aliso Viejo, Irvine, Foothill Ranch, Huntington Beach, Santa Ana, and San Juan Capistrano. The schedule requires availability between 6am to 11pm every day of the week. Flexibility in shifts and hours is necessary, and travel to different locations is required.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Irvine, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Irvine,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 16, 2025.
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