Phlebotomist

Actalent; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental and Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Phlebotomist for a contract position based out of San Diego, CA. The role involves blood collection across all ages, with emphasis on pediatric draws and challenging cases in hospital and outpatient settings. Flexibility for various shifts is required.

The candidate should have a High School Diploma, CPT 1 License, and at least 6 months of phlebotomy experience in a hospital environment, including inpatient exposure. Onsite work with comprehensive benefits is provided.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma required for phlebotomy role.
• Licensed CPT 1 credential required and maintained.
• Minimum 6 months of phlebotomy experience in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood collection using venipuncture and capillary techniques for patients of all age groups.
• Conduct pediatric blood collections and manage difficult draws, especially in medical office buildings.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and effectively communicate their importance to other employees.
• Provide orientation and training for patient services.

Skills

High School Diploma

CPT 1 License

Phlebotomy experience

Inpatient experience

Job description

Job Title: Phlebotomist

We are seeking a skilled phlebotomist who demonstrates proficiency in blood collection using venipuncture and capillary techniques for patients of all age groups. The ideal candidate will have experience in pediatric blood collections and handling difficult draws, particularly in medical office buildings. The role requires a comprehensive understanding of compliance and safety, with the ability to communicate their importance effectively to other employees. Additionally, the candidate should be capable of providing orientation and training for patient services.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood collection using venipuncture and capillary techniques for patients of all age groups.
• Conduct pediatric blood collections and manage difficult draws, especially in medical office buildings.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and effectively communicate their importance to other employees.
• Provide orientation and training for patient services.

Essential Skills

• High School Diploma
• CPT 1 License
• 6 months phlebotomy experience in a hospital setting is required (Pediatrics, ICU, High Volume, etc.)
• Inpatient experience is required

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Open to outpatient experience with 1+ years in high volume settings.
• Proven track record of good attitude and attendance.

Work Environment

The position requires flexibility in scheduling, including availability for same-day calls and willingness to work across all shifts, including 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts. Weekend work is also expected. The work environment may vary between inpatient and outpatient settings, requiring adaptability and a positive attitude.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of San Diego, CA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $27.00/hr.

• Medical
• dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&DD for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 2, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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