Lab Assistant-Full Time Evenings

Phlebotomist

Temecula Valley Hospital (TVH), part of Southwest Healthcare, brings advanced technology, innovative programs, patient-centered and family sensitive care to area residents. The hospital features 140 private patient rooms; emergency care; advanced cardiac and stroke care; orthopedics; general and surgical specialties. TVH is nationally recognized for Patient Safety designated by The Leapfrog Group as a Top Hospital in both 2017 and 2020 and has received 12 "A" Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, most recently in Spring 2026. The hospital was recently recognized by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals 2025-2026 for Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Stroke, Arrythmia and Pacemaker. TVH is a DNV Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center and has received eight Women's Choice Award Achievements as One of America's Best Hospitals for Stroke Care and One of America's Best Hospitals for Patient Safety. Other accolades include: the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Get With The Guidelines - Stroke GOLD PLUS with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll, Mission Lifeline - STEMI Receiving Center GOLD PLUS, Mission Lifeline - NSTEMI GOLD, Blue Distinction Center Designation for Quality in Knee and Hip Replacement Surgeries, The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Certification for Hip and Knee Replacement, first hospital in the state of California to achieve certification as a Gluten-Free Food Service facility, 4 Star Medicare Hospital Compare Rating, the American College of Cardiology Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Resuscitation Accreditation, the honor of the Inland Empire's Top Workplaces 2017 and 2018, has been designated an Aetna Institute of Quality Cardiac Care Facility for comprehensive heart and vascular treatment-including Cardiac Medical Intervention, Cardiac Rhythm Programs and Cardiac Surgery.

Follows established procedures to perform routine and STAT blood collection and specimen processing for all laboratory testing. Performs preventive maintenance, humidity, and temperature checks of refrigerators, freezers, heat blocks and other equipment as assigned. Performs routine maintenance of centrifuges, hoods, and other laboratory equipment. Assists in maintaining phlebotomy and blood collection supplies and other inventory.

Qualifications:

• Basic phlebotomy skills with certificate
• Ability to complete the duties and responsibilities of this position accurately and efficiently regardless of the pressures of the environment
• Sufficient technical knowledge and skills to support the needs of the organization
• Verbal and written communication skills to support the efficient and effective transfer of data/information
• In order to demonstrate competency in serving acute care, and critical care patients, the employee must demonstrate the skills/knowledge/resources of laboratory services population specific learning module.
• Demonstrated baseline competency in all areas of the indicated skill rosters meets standard
• Previous experience in a clinical laboratory preferred
• High School Graduate/equivalent preferred
• Valid Phlebotomy Certification from the State of California required
• Current BLS (AHA) required

This opportunity offers the following:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match