Phlebotomist

Phlebotomist

This Phlebotomist role focuses on inpatient blood collection and specimen processing across multiple hospital locations in the Riverside region. You perform venipuncture and capillary blood draws for patients of all ages, including pediatric and high-acuity populations, while maintaining strict safety and compliance standards. The position offers structured training, exposure to high-volume inpatient settings, and the opportunity to transition into a long-term role within a large healthcare system.

Responsibilities:

• Perform blood collection by venipuncture and capillary techniques on patients of all age groups, including pediatric, ICU, and other high-acuity populations in an inpatient hospital setting.
• Handle difficult blood draws, including patients in medical office buildings and high-volume inpatient environments, using appropriate techniques to ensure patient comfort and specimen integrity.
• Process specimens accurately and efficiently according to established procedures, ensuring proper labeling, handling, and routing for laboratory testing.
• Adhere to all compliance, safety, and infection control protocols, and consistently promote a culture of safety in all patient and staff interactions.
• Effectively communicate the importance of compliance and safety to colleagues and support a safe work environment across all assigned locations.
• Provide orientation and training support for patient service staff as needed, sharing best practices for phlebotomy and specimen processing.
• Participate in a structured training program, working Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., to learn site-specific procedures, workflows, and expectations.
• Work inpatient shifts across multiple hospital locations in the Riverside region, including Riverside, Moreno Valley, Murrieta, Temecula, Corona, and Perris, as assigned.
• Remain available for same-day call-ins and be prepared to accept shifts that arise due to daily call outs, in alignment with scheduling and union agreements.
• Bid for shifts once eligible, including first, second, and third shifts, and be flexible to work split shifts (for example, 4 hours at one location and 4 hours at another or split at the same location).
• Be open to working weekends and holidays, understanding that weekend coverage will be rotated when possible but is required based on operational needs.
• Maintain professional appearance in accordance with the dress code by wearing scrubs during all working hours.
• Ensure consistent, compassionate, and professional patient interaction, providing clear explanations of procedures and responding to patient questions and concerns.
• Collaborate with supervisors, schedulers, and other healthcare team members to coordinate coverage, respond to call-ins, and meet patient care and laboratory service needs.
• Meet minimum weekly hour expectations after the training period, typically at least 30 hours per week, while understanding that hours may vary based on shift availability and call-in needs.

Essential Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current CPT-1 license.
• At least 1 year of phlebotomy experience in a hospital setting, including exposure to pediatric patients, ICU, and high-volume inpatient environments.
• Demonstrated proficiency in blood collection by venipuncture and capillary techniques for patients across all age groups.
• Experience with inpatient specimen processing and handling.
• Ability to perform difficult blood draws confidently and safely in both inpatient and medical office building settings.
• Comprehensive understanding of compliance, safety, and infection control standards in a healthcare environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate safety and compliance expectations to other employees.
• Willingness to be called and work on the same day for shifts that arise due to call outs.
• Flexibility to work 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts, including split shifts as needed.
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays as part of the regular scheduling process.
• Ability and willingness to float between multiple locations in the Riverside region, including Riverside, Moreno Valley, Murrieta, Temecula, Corona, and Perris.
• Reliability in meeting minimum hour requirements after training, with the ability to adapt to variable schedules.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a professional, patient-centered approach to care.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Outpatient phlebotomy experience, particularly in high-volume settings, is highly valued and can support success in rotating inpatient assignments.
• Three or more years of high-volume outpatient phlebotomy experience is beneficial for candidates transitioning into inpatient rotations.
• Experience working across multiple sites or in a float role is an advantage.
• Ability to orient and train patient service staff, sharing knowledge of phlebotomy techniques, safety practices, and workflow.
• Comfort working in a unionized environment with shift bidding and call-in scheduling processes.
• Strong time management skills to handle variable schedules, early-morning call-ins, and split shifts.
• Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced, high-volume hospital environment.
• Commitment to professional growth, with interest in building a long-term career in a large healthcare system.
• Familiarity with learning and development resources, such as online training platforms, is beneficial for ongoing skill development.

Work Environment:

This role is based in a large, multi-site hospital system within the Riverside region, with work primarily in inpatient units and associated medical office buildings. Phlebotomists float between locations including Riverside, Moreno Valley, Murrieta, Temecula, Corona, and Perris, providing coverage where needed. The position covers all three shiftsfirst, second, and thirdand may involve split shifts, such as working part of the day at one location and part at another or split hours at the same site. During the initial training period, you complete approximately 30 days of training on first shift, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., working 40 hours per week at a designated location, with the first day typically in Riverside unless instructed otherwise. After training, you participate in a bidding process for shifts and respond to same-day call-ins, with call-outs starting as early as 5:00 a.m. Due to union agreements, many available shifts arise from same-day call outs, and supervisors and schedulers contact you to pick up shifts. While hours are not guaranteed to remain at 40 per week after training, you can expect to work a minimum of about 30 hours per week, with opportunities to increase hours based on availability and performance. The environment is high-volume and fast-paced, serving pediatric, ICU, and other inpatient populations, with a strong emphasis on safety, compliance, and patient-centered care. The dress code requires scrubs, and you work within a structured, team-oriented setting that offers benefits such as access to wellness programs, care roadmap resources, and professional development tools like online learning platforms. This role provides significant exposure to a large healthcare organization and offers a strong pathway to long-term employment for those who excel in the position.

Job Type & Location:

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

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $26.00/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 Nov 10, 2026.

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Riverside, CA.

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