Phlebotomist

Job Title: Phlebotomist (Inpatient, Specimen Processing, Per Diem/On-Call)Job Description

This role provides high-quality phlebotomy services in an inpatient hospital environment, focusing on blood collection by venipuncture and capillary techniques for patients of all age groups, including pediatric and critical care populations. The phlebotomist performs specimen processing, supports high-volume and difficult draws, and ensures strict adherence to safety and compliance standards. This position also contributes to the orientation and training of patient service staff while working flexible shifts, including same-day call-ins, across multiple hospital locations.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood collection by venipuncture and capillary techniques from patients of all age groups, including pediatric patients.

• Conduct pediatric blood collections safely and accurately in a high-volume inpatient setting.

• Manage difficult blood draws, including patients in medical office buildings and complex inpatient units such as ICU.

• Process specimens accurately and efficiently according to hospital and laboratory protocols.

• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of compliance and safety requirements related to phlebotomy and specimen handling.

• Effectively communicate the importance of compliance and safety to colleagues and other employees.

• Provide orientation and training for patient service staff, supporting their development in phlebotomy and specimen processing procedures.

• Adapt to rotating assignments across multiple inpatient facilities and locations as scheduled.

• Respond to same-day call-ins and work shifts as needed to cover staffing needs, including call-outs.

• Work across 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts, including PM and NOC shifts, as assigned.

• Support high-volume inpatient workflows, ensuring timely and accurate collection and processing of specimens.

• Follow all hospital, laboratory, and union-related scheduling practices, including split shifts and schedule adjustments.

• Collaborate with supervisors and schedulers to accept and manage available shifts.

• Participate in training during 1st shift to gain proficiency in facility-specific procedures and workflows.

• Demonstrate professional conduct, reliability, and flexibility while working weekends and holidays as required.

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, ICU, and high-volume environments.

• Inpatient phlebotomy experience, including specimen processing, is required.

• Proficiency in blood collection by venipuncture and capillary techniques for patients of all ages.

• Demonstrated ability to perform pediatric blood collections.

• Experience handling difficult draws, including patients in medical office buildings and complex inpatient units.

• Strong understanding of compliance and safety standards related to phlebotomy and specimen handling.

• Ability to clearly communicate the importance of compliance and safety to other employees.

• Capability to provide orientation and training to patient service staff.

• Willingness and ability to work 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts, including PM and NOC shifts.

• Willingness and ability to work weekends and holidays as needed.

• Flexibility to be called and work on the same day, including on-call assignments.

• Comfort working in a high-volume, inpatient hospital environment with rotating locations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Open to candidates with outpatient phlebotomy experience who are willing to rotate into inpatient settings, especially those with 3+ years of high-volume experience.

• Experience working in multiple locations or facilities and adapting to different workflows.

• Ability to manage changing schedules, including split shifts and schedule adjustments with short notice.

• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with patients, nurses, physicians, and laboratory staff.

• Ability to remain calm, professional, and detail-oriented in fast-paced and high-pressure situations.

• Comfort working per diem or on-call, with a focus on picking up shifts to increase hours.

• Willingness to travel within the designated regional locations to support staffing needs.

• Comfort using online learning and development resources such as Udemy and similar platforms.

• Interest in utilizing available support programs such as care roadmaps and employee benefit platforms.

Work Environment

This role is based in an inpatient hospital environment with a focus on specimen processing and high-volume phlebotomy. There are multiple openings, and the position primarily covers PM (evening) shifts but requires flexibility to work AM and NOC shifts as needed. The main locations include Murrieta, Moreno Valley (Iris), and Riverside, with a weekly rotation pattern: one week at Murrieta, one week at Iris, and one week at Riverside. Typical shift times in Murrieta are approximately 1:00 p.m. or 1:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. or 10:00 p.m., and in Riverside shifts may start around 1:00 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. The schedule aims to provide at least 30 hours per week after the training period, though there is potential for split shifts or occasional cancellations up to two hours before a scheduled shift due to union agreements and staffing dynamics. Many available shifts arise from same-day call-outs, and supervisors and schedulers contact phlebotomists to offer these shifts. The role is per diem/on-call, with a requirement to be flexible across 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts and to be comfortable working weekends and holidays. The facility will try to rotate weekends to provide every other weekend off when possible, while still requiring comfort with on-call work. Training occurs on 1st shift, Monday through Friday, at one primary location for the first few weeks, with an estimated training duration of 2-3 months while scheduled for full-time hours. After training, phlebotomists primarily work at hospital locations in Riverside and Moreno Valley, with opportunities to pick up shifts at additional locations, including medical office buildings, to increase hours. The work environment emphasizes safety, compliance, and high-quality patient care, supported by benefits such as access to employee programs, care roadmaps, and online learning platforms. The dress code requires scrubs, and the culture values flexibility, teamwork, and professional development in a union-influenced scheduling environment.

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.

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 Riverside,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 10, 2026.

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