Laboratory Assistant (SEIU) | San Luis Obispo, CA | 8-Week Travel Contract

Talented Medical Solutions; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Coastal location

No on-call

Epic EMR experience

Collaborative team

Job summary

Talented Medical Solutions is seeking a Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist for a travel assignment at a 162-bed acute care hospital on California's Central Coast. Epic experience is required to ensure seamless integration with the EMR and lab workflows.

You will perform venipuncture, process specimens, and accurately enter orders while supporting a fast-paced hospital lab team. This 8-week contract offers a coastal living environment and a collaborative, professional work atmosphere.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current CPT-I license required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Current Epic experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and specimen collection using age-appropriate techniques.
• Process, label, accession, and prepare laboratory specimens.
• Enter patient registrations and laboratory orders accurately.
• Package and transport specimens while maintaining specimen integrity.
• Monitor laboratory workflow and prioritize urgent specimens.
• Answer laboratory calls and communicate results when appropriate.
• Maintain inventory, documentation, and quality standards.
• Support a fast-paced hospital laboratory environment.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT-I) License

BLS Certification

Epic experience

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Looking for a travel lab assignment where your skills truly make a difference? If you're an experienced Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist with current Epic experience, this is an excellent opportunity to join a respected acute care hospital on California's beautiful Central Coast. Work alongside an experienced laboratory team while enjoying coastal living and a supportive environment.

Position Details

• Position: Laboratory Assistant (SEIU)
• Location: San Luis Obispo, California
• Contract: 8 Weeks
• Schedule:
• Rotating 5×8-hour shifts
• Shift times include:
• 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
• 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• 1:30 PM – 12:00 AM
• 9:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Weekend Requirement: Same schedule as weekdays
• Call Required: No
• EMR: Epic (Current Epic experience required)

What You'll Need

• High School Diploma or GED
• Current Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT-I) License
• Current BLS Certification
• Current Epic experience (Required)
• Acute care phlebotomy experience preferred

What You'll Do

• Perform venipuncture and specimen collection using age-appropriate techniques
• Process, label, accession, and prepare laboratory specimens
• Enter patient registrations and laboratory orders accurately
• Package and transport specimens while maintaining specimen integrity
• Monitor laboratory workflow and prioritize urgent specimens
• Answer laboratory calls and communicate results when appropriate
• Maintain inventory, documentation, and quality standards
• Support a fast-paced hospital laboratory environment

Why You'll Love This Assignment

• Beautiful Central Coast California location
• 162-bed acute care hospital
• No call requirement
• Opportunity to work with an experienced laboratory team
• Great assignment for professionals with hospital lab and Epic experience