Phlebotomist

You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.

Job Summary

Our client is seeking an experienced Phlebotomist to perform precise blood draws, greet patients, and assist with clinic operations as needed. The primary goal is to ensure high-quality patient care across various age groups within a dynamic clinical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws on 5 to 7 patients on slower days and up to 10 to 15 patients on high-volume days.
• Execute precision blood draws across a wide patient demographic ranging from 6-month-old infants to 96-year-old adults.
• Greet patients, evaluate vein access, and perform standard-of-care blood collections.
• Work with pre-assembled clinical study kits provided directly to the room by clinic staff.
• Hand off all collected blood specimens immediately to internal lab staff without performing any processing.
• Assist with general clinic upkeep during draw downtime, including turning over patient rooms and greeting incoming patients.

Qualifications

• Active Phlebotomy Certification (CPT) required.
• 3 to 5 years of professional phlebotomy experience required (not suitable for recent phlebotomy school graduates).
• Demonstrated needle skill and expertise in drawing blood across an extreme age demographic.
• Ability to perform efficient venipunctures under high-volume study conditions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and patient care standards.
• Adaptability and team-player mindset for clinic operational tasks.
• Strong reliability and punctuality for a full-time, 40-hour per week schedule (8:00 AM to 4:30 PM).

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

Required Employment / Compliance Language

Medix is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, gender, disability, or any other protected status.

* We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).


Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we're dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.

* As a job position within our Clinical Sciences division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: high-risk working environments (laboratories, clinical settings), handling hazards chemicals or lab specimens, conducting direct patient care, accessing medical and confidential records, access to prescription medication or other drugs, and job duties that can cause serious injury or death as a result of error. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.