Phlebotomist (Part Time Graveyard Shift)

Phlebotomist Inpatient / Acute Care (Night & Early Morning Shifts)

This inpatient Phlebotomist role focuses on high-volume blood collection in an acute care hospital setting. You perform venipuncture and capillary punctures, accession and process specimens, and support safe, timely laboratory services for patients of all ages from neonates and infants to children and adults. You work independently during early morning and night shifts, using hospital information systems to ensure accurate documentation and exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood collection via venipuncture and capillary puncture on adults, children, infants, and neonates in an inpatient, acute care environment.
• Accession, label, and process blood specimens accurately and efficiently according to established laboratory procedures.
• Complete all phases of blood collection required by the department within normal time limits, including high-volume morning runs.
• Assess patient age and condition to select and apply appropriate phlebotomy techniques for a wide range of patient populations.
• Obtain blood samples from patients with special needs, including those with lines, on IVs, in isolation, or with various precautionary requirements.
• Provide professional, courteous customer service and maintain a calm, reassuring presence during blood draws.
• Work independently during early morning and night shifts, ensuring timely completion of draws for the morning census.
• Support coverage of morning runs for approximately 50 inpatients between 4:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m in a 510-bed facility.
• Use laboratory information systems to document collections, track specimens, and coordinate with clinical and laboratory staff.
• Follow infection control, isolation, and safety protocols to protect patients, colleagues, and yourself.
• Adhere to patient-care communication standards such as AIDET / AHEART when interacting with patients and families.
• Collaborate with nursing, laboratory, and other clinical teams to prioritize stat and routine draws and maintain workflow.
• Maintain phlebotomy supplies, equipment, and work areas in clean, organized, and ready-to-use condition.
• Demonstrate reliability and flexibility in scheduling, including variable shifts and potential coverage up to seven days per week as needed.

Essential Skills

• Current California State Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Experience performing venipuncture and capillary puncture on adults, children, infants, and neonates.
• Minimum one (1) year phlebotomy experience in an acute care hospital or at least five (5) years of ambulatory phlebotomy experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work comfortably in a high-volume blood draw environment, particularly during morning runs.
• Proficiency in inpatient phlebotomy workflows and acute care procedures.
• Ability to obtain blood samples from patients with special needs, including those with lines, on IVs, in isolation, or with special precautions.
• Capability to work independently and make sound decisions during early morning and night shifts.
• Strong customer service skills and professional bedside manner.
• Competence using laboratory information systems, including Sunquest, with the ability to adapt to EPIC.
• Availability to work at least 40 hours per week (80 hours per pay period) or 40+ hours biweekly, including nights and early mornings.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Approximately two (2) years of inpatient phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Neonatal phlebotomy experience strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with AIDET / AHEART patient-care communication standards preferred.
• Experience in an inpatient, acute care hospital setting, including large facilities with high patient census.
• Comfort working with pediatric patients in addition to adult populations.
• Knowledge of Sunquest information systems and Sunquest laboratory modules, with readiness to transition to EPIC within one year.
• Strong time-management skills and ability to handle high-volume morning draws efficiently.
• Ability to adapt to variable schedules and changing workflow demands.
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care and collaborative teamwork.
• Access to employee benefit programs such as Abenity and CARE Roadmap, supporting wellbeing and professional growth.

Work Environment

This role is based in an inpatient, acute care hospital environment with a facility size of approximately 510 beds and a morning census of around 50 patients. You work in a high-volume morning draw setting, supporting early morning coverage and night shifts. Typical night schedules include three GY options: 21:00-05:30, 22:30-07:00, and 23:30-08:00. The position is part-time at 40+ hours biweekly, with the expectation of at least 40 hours per week (80 hours per pay period) and flexibility for variable shifts. Coverage can extend up to seven days per week depending on your availability. You primarily work in inpatient units, interacting closely with nursing and laboratory teams. The environment uses Sunquest laboratory information systems and is transitioning to EPIC within approximately one year. The setting is fast-paced and clinically focused, with adherence to isolation and precaution protocols, professional attire suitable for hospital clinical staff, and an emphasis on safety, reliability, and patient-centered service.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Whittier, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 24, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Whittier, CA.

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