Clinical Laboratory Phlebotomist

University of California, Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 32,959 - 46,941; Part time

Job summary

University of California, Riverside is seeking a per diem Clinical Laboratory Phlebotomist to support the Student Health Services lab on the Main Campus. The role involves phlebotomy, specimen processing, and preparing samples for in-house testing or send-outs to a reference lab.

Under the general supervision of the Clinical Laboratory Scientist and Laboratory Supervisor, you will verify orders, ensure proper patient identification, and assist with CLIA-waved testing and quality assurance

Qualifications

• Experience performing phlebotomy and specimen collection for lab tests.
• Ability to verify orders and patient identification accurately.
• Familiarity with specimen handling and draw order procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy and collects blood, urine, and other specimens.
• Prepares specimens for in-house testing or reference laboratory send-outs.
• Verifies test requisitions and patient identification in electronic or paper form.
• Assists CLS in setting up CLIA-waived tests and participates in QA activities.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Specimen processing

Quality assurance

CLIA compliance

Job description

Priority Application Deadline: 08/05/2026

Overview

Job ID 37460128

Category Healthcare

Organization Health Wellbeing and Safety

Department Student Health Services

Location Main Campus - UCR

Salary $63,580 - $63,580

Date Posted July 22, 2026

Application Deadline Open Until Filled

Schedule 8AM - 5PM

Full/Part Time Part time

Level of Supervision General Direction

Personnel Program Code Professional & Support Staff

Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No

UC Internal Job No

Position Information

Under the general supervision of the Clinical Laboratory Scientist and Laboratory Supervisor, this position works with other members of the lab team to process patients, collect blood, urine and other specimens, and process specimens for in-house testing and send-outs to a Reference Laboratory. This position performs phlebotomy and specimen processing duties, and efficient venous puncture on students by following phlebotomy policies and procedures established by the UCR Student Health Services Clinical Laboratory. Performs test requisition verification and patient identification either electronically or on paper, and performs computer entry of lab orders both in-house and send outs. This position necessitates the knowledge of the proper specimen handling and collection techniques and the correct Order of Draw. Assists the CLS in the setup of CLIA-waved test. This position has direct involvement in quality assurance studies, greater quality compliance record keeping, and maintaining supplies. This position may include providing clinical resource leadership/training in phlebotomy and/or specimen processing. Please be advised that this position is a per diem position. A per diem appointment is an appointment to complement or substitute for career and limited appointments, when necessary, to maintain appropriate staffing levels for temporary periods. An appointee may be scheduled on a pre-scheduled basis or as needed on a day-to- day basis or called off from a pre-established schedule as determined by the University. The full salary range for the Clinical Laboratory Phlebotomist is $29.00 per hour. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.