Phlebotomist- Zion

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Phlebotomist Zion Job Description

This role requires a skilled phlebotomist who performs blood collection by venipuncture and capillary techniques for patients across all age groups, including pediatric and difficult draws in high-volume clinical settings. The phlebotomist consistently upholds and promotes compliance and safety standards, and contributes to the orientation and training of patient service staff.

• Perform blood collection using venipuncture and capillary techniques for patients of all age groups, including adults, pediatric patients, and older adults.
• Carry out pediatric blood collections with care, precision, and age-appropriate communication.
• Handle difficult blood draws, including patients in medical office buildings and other challenging situations, while maintaining patient comfort and safety.
• Follow all compliance, safety, and quality standards related to blood collection, specimen handling, and patient identification.
• Effectively communicate the importance of compliance and safety to colleagues and reinforce adherence to established protocols.
• Provide orientation and on-the-job training for patient service staff involved in blood collection and related tasks.
• Maintain accurate documentation and labeling of specimens to ensure reliable test results.
• Adapt to varying work demands, including same-day call-ins, and support coverage across multiple shifts as needed.
• Collaborate with clinical team members to support efficient, high-volume blood draw operations in inpatient or outpatient settings.
• Deliver professional, courteous service to patients and staff, representing the laboratory and clinical team in a positive manner.

• Proficiency in blood collection by venipuncture and capillary techniques.
• Demonstrated experience performing blood draws on patients of all age groups, including pediatric patients.
• Ability to perform difficult blood draws in high-volume and challenging clinical environments.
• Comprehensive understanding of compliance and safety standards related to phlebotomy and specimen collection.
• Strong communication skills to explain and reinforce compliance and safety practices to other employees.
• Ability to provide orientation and training to patient service staff.
• High school diploma (HS Diploma).
• Current CPT 1 License.
• At least 6 months of phlebotomy experience in a hospital setting, including exposure to pediatric, ICU, and high-volume inpatient environments, OR at least 1+ years of high-volume outpatient phlebotomy experience with a strong attendance record and positive attitude.
• Flexibility to accept same-day work calls and report to work as needed.
• Availability to work 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts.
• Willingness to work weekends.

• Experience in high-volume inpatient settings such as pediatric units, ICUs, or similar hospital departments.
• Experience in high-volume outpatient phlebotomy environments.
• Proven track record of reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Positive, professional attitude and strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to remain calm and efficient when working under pressure or with a high patient load.

The phlebotomist works in a clinical healthcare environment that may include inpatient hospital units such as pediatric floors, ICUs, and other high-volume departments, as well as outpatient or medical office building settings. The role involves frequent interaction with patients, nurses, and other clinical staff, and requires strict adherence to safety, infection control, and compliance protocols. Work hours vary and may include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts, with regular weekend responsibilities and the need to respond to same-day work requests. The position involves standing, walking between patient areas, and performing repetitive hand and arm movements associated with venipuncture and capillary blood collection, while using standard phlebotomy and laboratory equipment in a professional clinical setting.

This is a Contract position based out of San Diego, CA.

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $27.00/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)

This is a Contract position based out of San Diego, CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA.

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