Phlebotomist

Wellpath; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company-paid life insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Wellness program

Banking benefits

Job summary

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions is seeking a Phlebotomist in California to perform venipuncture and capillary tests, ensuring quality control and timely lab results. You will manage specimen collection supplies and communicate patient concerns to supervisors in a regulated setting.

Requirements include a high school diploma (phlebotomy course completed) and current state certification. Prior correctional experience is preferred; excellent attention to detail and patient service are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; completion of a Phlebotomy course is required.
• Prior experience in a correctional setting preferred.
• Current unrestricted certification/registration in the state of practice where required.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and capillary puncture for blood specimen collection.
• Conduct waived/moderate complexity testing and maintain instrument QC and preventive maintenance.
• Maintain lab records and document all invasive procedures and patient refusals in medical records.
• Ensure timely completion of labs and communicate patient concerns to supervisors.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Detail-oriented

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; Phlebotomy course

Job description

We're on a path to better healthcare.

Join us.

Our Mission & Values

• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved.
• Join a mission‑driven organization with a people‑first culture.
• Excellent career growth opportunities.
• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients.
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Autonomy in a warm team environment.
• Growth and training.

Perks and Benefits

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work‑life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.

• DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it.
• Tuition Assistance and dependent scholarships.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching.
• Company‑paid life insurance.
• Tax‑free Health Spending Accounts (HSA).
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts.
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans.

*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

Key Responsibilities

• The Phlebotomist performs venipuncture and capillary puncture for blood specimen collection, conducts waived/moderate complexity testing while maintaining instrument QC and preventive maintenance.
• They remain up‑to‑date on policy and procedural changes, attend continuing education programs, distribute specimen collection supplies, and communicate patient concerns to supervisors.
• The Phlebotomist ensures timely completion of labs, maintains lab records, and documents all invasive procedures and patient refusals in patients' medical records.
• They comply with all standard safety policies and procedures, maintain confidentiality of patient information, and exhibit excellent customer service and attention to detail.
• The Phlebotomist demonstrates competence to provide developmentally appropriate care and treatment for the current patient population, and works as scheduled, including holidays as required.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required; documented successful completion of a Phlebotomy course required.

Experience

• Prior experience in a correctional setting preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

• Requires unrestricted current certification or registration in the state of practice where required.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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