Phlebotomist Job at California Jobs in Rancho Cucamonga

This is a contract job opportunity.

Position Details

• Position: Phlebotomist 2177
• Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA and surrounding area
• Schedule: 6 AM – 6 PM, Mon – Fri (may be asked to cover Saturday shift). 8‑hour shifts; earliest start 6 AM or latest end 6 PM.
• Projected duration: 3 months + potential for permanent
• Job Code: CVDJP00032177
• Benefits: Available
• Compensation: $23 per hour
• Driver’s record: Clean driving record required
• Licenses: CA State Phlebotomy License required; valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where employed
• Float coverage: PSC locations in Upland, CA and Fontana, CA, and other regions as needed

Summary

The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, troubleshooting, training and making workflow recommendations.

Position Responsibilities

• Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information
• Collect and store specimens according to established procedures
• Explain the venipuncture process clearly and courteously; collect other specimen types (e.g., urine, fecal) as required
• Demonstrate proper technique with straight needles and/or butterfly needles
• Fully understand all physicians' orders; match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes; label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order
• Check all test requisitions or computer labels against scripts to ensure 100% accuracy
• Package specimens for transport; store samples at required temperature; follow protocols to maintain specimen integrity
• Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations
• Attend annual departmental trainings
• Answer telephone calls; read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid phlebotomy certification for the state where employed
• Minimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast‑paced lab or hospital setting
• Experience with pediatric and geriatric hard‑stick draws required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 2 years of experience