Lab Assistant

Temecula Valley Hospital; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work

Growth and development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Temecula Valley Hospital in Temecula, CA is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform routine and STAT blood collection and specimen processing. You will follow established procedures and ensure quality of lab testing.

The ideal candidate has CA phlebotomy certification, a high school diploma, and current BLS. You will work in a fast-paced acute care environment with a focus on accuracy and patient care.

Qualifications

• Basic phlebotomy skills and CA certification required.
• Verbal and written communication skills to support data transfer.
• Sufficient technical knowledge to support laboratory needs.
• Ability to perform duties accurately under pressure in acute care.
• Previous clinical laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and STAT blood collection and specimen processing.
• Performs preventive maintenance and checks on laboratory equipment as assigned.
• Maintains phlebotomy supplies and inventory for efficient operations.

Skills

Basic phlebotomy skills

Verbal and written communication

Technical knowledge

Ability to work under pressure

Clinical laboratory experience (pref.)

Education

Phlebotomy certification (CA)

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS (AHA) certification

Job description

About Temecula Valley Hospital

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. For more information, please visit www.SWHtemeculavalley.com.

Phlebotomist

Follows established procedures to perform routine and STAT blood collection and specimen processing for all laboratory testing.

Responsibilities

• 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

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

EEO Statement

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