Phlebotomist

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

Job summary

Actalent in San Marcos, CA is seeking a skilled phlebotomist to perform blood collection by venipuncture and capillary techniques for patients of all ages, with emphasis on pediatric collections and difficult draws in a medical office setting.

The role requires strict safety compliance, effective communication with staff, and the ability to provide orientation and training for patient services. Shifts include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, with weekend work and fully onsite employment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• CPT-1 License required.
• 6 months phlebotomy experience in a hospital setting.
• Inpatient experience required.
• Outpatient experience with 1+ year in high-volume settings is a plus.
• Proven track record of good attitude and attendance.

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

HS Diploma

CPT-1 License

Phlebotomy in hospital

Inpatient experience

Job description

Job Title: Phlebotomist

Job Description

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 Marcos, CA.

Pay and Benefits

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

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: 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&D 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)

Job Type & Location

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

Application Deadline

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

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Marcos,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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