Certified Phlebotomy Tech - La Jolla

University of California San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health invites applications for a Certified Phlebotomy Tech in La Jolla. Under direct supervision, you will perform specimen collection, processing, accessioning, and related duties while ensuring patient safety and high-quality service.

Required to hold a valid California Phlebotomy license (CPT) and active phlebotomy certification. Prior lab experience and knowledge of lab regulations are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be a certified Phlebotomist and hold a valid California Phlebotomy license (CPT).
• Demonstrated knowledge of scientific terminology and lab regulations.
• Experience in a large healthcare system preferred.
• Knowledge of infection control protocols and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision, perform specimen processing, accessioning, phlebotomy, heel and finger sticks.
• Provide customer service, clerical duties, and effective communication with laboratory customers.
• Maintain record keeping, supply inventory, and safety compliance.
• Operate instruments and perform preventative maintenance as appropriate.

Skills

Certified Phlebotomist

Customer service

Effective communication

Problem resolution

Record keeping

Supply inventory

Safety compliance

Education

California Phlebotomy license (CPT)

Phlebotomy Certification (California Laboratory Field Services)

Job description

#141887 Certified Phlebotomy Tech - La Jolla

Filing Deadline: Fri 10/30/2026

Under direct supervision, the Certified Phlebotomy Tech performs specimen processing, accessioning, phlebotomy, heel and finger sticks, customer service, clerical duties, effective communication with laboratory customers, problem resolution, record keeping, supply inventory and maintenance, as well as cleaning and maintaining a safe work environment. Additional duties include operation of instruments, and preventative maintenance as appropriate to each section/department assigned. All duties must be carried out in accordance with current laboratory safety standards. A valid Phlebotomy Certification issued by the California Laboratory Field Services is required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a certified Phlebotomist and hold a valid California Phlebotomy license (CPT).

• Previous one to two (1 - 2) years of directly related lab experience, preferably in a large, complex healthcare system.

• Demonstrated knowledge of Scientific Terminology.

• Thorough knowledge of laboratory regulations, laws, and ethical requirements.

• Knowledge of Hospital Isolation, Infection Control protocols, and patient comfort/safety.

• Possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position; demonstrated skills in basic collection and specimen preparation, storage, and disposal of specimens.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Possess the personal characteristics of professionalism, credibility, commitment to high-quality standards, innovation, and accountability.

• Ability to interact effectively with the public, including patients, visitors, clinical and support staff.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and a pre-employment physical.
• Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on-call, and various locations based on the 24-hour Medical Center's business needs.
• Must work variable shifts, weekend rotations, holidays, and swing shifts.
• May be required to travel to other UCSD sites.

Annual Full Pay Range: $65,020 - $85,796 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $31.14 - $41.09

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.

UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace