Night-Shift Lab Assistant: Phlebotomy & Specimen Processing

Actalent; Glendora (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Pre-tax and Roth post-tax

Life Insurance

Disability benefits

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO/Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Lab Assistant with expertise in medical and laboratory terminology for 1–2 years of experience in an acute care hospital setting. The role requires phlebotomy proficiency, including blood cultures, finger and heel sticks, and strong English communication and data-entry skills.

The position is full-time, on-site in Glendora, CA, with a night shift (10:00 PM–6:30 AM), rotating weekends. Benefits and comprehensive compensation are provided as part of a contract-to-hire

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Current California CPT certificate.
• BLS certification required.
• One year CPT experience in an inpatient hospital setting.
• Open to rotating weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy techniques, including blood cultures and finger/heel sticks.
• Operate computer input terminals for data entry.
• Participate in specimen processing.
• Communicate with clients to resolve specimen concerns.
• Work under supervision of the Director of Laboratory Services, Assistant Director, and Supervising Clinical Laboratory Scientists.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Lab terminology

Acute care lab

English fluency

Typing

Customer service

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

California CPT certificate

BLS certification

1 year CPT experience in hospital

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Lab Assistant with expertise in medical and laboratory terminology for 1–2 years of experience in an acute care hospital setting. The role requires phlebotomy proficiency, including blood cultures, finger and heel sticks, and strong English communication and data-entry skills.

The position is full-time, on-site in Glendora, CA, with a night shift (10:00 PM–6:30 AM), rotating weekends. Benefits and comprehensive compensation are provided as part of a contract-to-hire