Phlebotomist

Phlebotomist Inpatient Hospital

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Phlebotomist to support a fast-paced inpatient hospital environment. This position is responsible for performing blood collections on a diverse patient population, including adults, geriatric patients, pediatric patients, and infants.

The ideal candidate will have strong inpatient hospital phlebotomy experience, be comfortable working independently in a high-volume setting, and have experience performing difficult and infant blood draws.

Schedule

• 3x12 schedule
• Night Shift: 7:00 PM 7:00 AM
• 36 hours per week
• Weekend and holiday availability may be required based on department needs

Key Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and capillary blood collections on inpatient hospital units
• Perform blood draws on adult, geriatric, pediatric, and infant patients
• Successfully perform heel sticks and infant blood collections
• Complete a high volume of blood draws during assigned shifts
• Respond to routine, timed, STAT, and priority specimen collection requests
• Properly identify patients using required patient-identification procedures
• Accurately label specimens at the bedside and prepare them for laboratory processing
• Navigate multiple hospital units and prioritize collections based on urgency
• Follow infection prevention, PPE, and bloodborne pathogen safety procedures
• Maintain accurate documentation of specimen collections
• Communicate professionally with nurses, laboratory staff, physicians, patients, and other members of the care team
• Troubleshoot difficult draws and determine appropriate collection techniques based on the patient population

Required Qualifications

• Previous inpatient hospital phlebotomy experience required
• Experience working in a high-volume blood draw environment
• Hands-on experience drawing infants and pediatric patients
• Strong venipuncture and capillary collection skills
• Comfortable performing difficult draws
• Ability to work independently during an overnight shift
• Ability to prioritize STAT, timed, and routine collections in a fast-paced hospital environment
• Knowledge of proper specimen labeling, handling, transport, and infection-control practices
• Strong communication and patient-care skills
• Ability to work a 7:00 PM 7:00 AM, 3x12 schedule

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year of recent inpatient hospital phlebotomy experience
• Experience performing high-volume collections across multiple hospital units
• Experience with neonatal, infant, pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations
• Experience collecting specimens in Emergency Department, ICU, NICU, Labor & Delivery, and/or Medical-Surgical units
• Experience with electronic medical records and laboratory information systems

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a confident, experienced hospital phlebotomist who can step into a busy overnight environment and quickly become productive. They should be comfortable completing back-to-back collections, handling difficult sticks, drawing infants and pediatric patients, and appropriately prioritizing STAT and timed specimens while maintaining excellent patient care.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Riverside, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Riverside, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Riverside,CA.

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