Phlebotomist

Dignity Health; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - St. Joseph's Medical Center in Stockton, California is seeking a Phlebotomist to obtain diagnostic specimens from patients of all ages, including newborns, in inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings.

You will perform venipuncture and capillary puncture, conduct ECG tracings, transport and process samples, maintain accurate records, and collaborate with healthcare teams while ensuring patient privacy and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and ability to work with patients of all ages.
• Understanding of laboratory terminology and data entry requirements.
• Ability to work accurately with numbers and computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate venipuncture and capillary puncture on diverse patients.
• Execute ECG tracings and point-of-care testing per policy.
• Transport, label, and process specimens with proper data entry.
• Maintain patient privacy and comply with consent and rights.
• Utilize phlebotomy equipment; keep work area clean and stocked.
• Communicate with healthcare providers about orders and specimen issues.

Skills

Strong communication

Laboratory terminology

Numerical and computer literacy

Education

High School/GED

Six months clinical lab training

One year reference lab experience

Phlebotomist CA

Driver's license CA

Associates or Medical Assistant Grad (preferred)

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Phlebotomist, you will help patients of all ages obtain necessary diagnostic biological specimens so they can receive accurate and timely medical care.

Every day you will perform precise venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques across various medical settings, including in-patient, outpatient, and emergency departments. You will be expected to also handle clerical duties, transport and process specimens, perform ECGs, and operate various laboratory and IT systems, ensuring patient comfort and maintaining meticulous records.

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate competency in all phlebotomy procedures, possess strong communication skills, an understanding of laboratory terminology, and the ability to work accurately with numbers and computer systems, all while upholding the highest standards of patient care and ethical conduct.

• Perform accurate venipuncture and capillary puncture procedures on patients of all ages, including newborns, pediatrics, and geriatrics, while adhering to proper order-of-draw protocols.
• Execute specialized clinical tasks including ECG tracings, TB skin inoculations, and point-of-care testing in accordance with medical center policies.
• Strictly follow patient identification protocols, ensure informed consent, and maintain patient privacy, modesty, and rights throughout the collection process.
• Process, label, and transport biological specimens to the laboratory, ensuring all data entry and nursing activity logs are accurate and completed within required timeframes.
• Competently utilize and maintain phlebotomy equipment (such as vacutainers, syringes, and lancets) and ensure the work area remains clean, organized, and adequately stocked.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare providers regarding test orders and assist in investigating and resolving any issues related to orders or specimen integrity.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate or GED
• Six months training in a clinical laboratory or
• One (1) year experience in a reference laboratory
• Phlebotomist: CA
• Driver's License: CA

Preferred

• Associates degree with science background, or
• Graduate from Medical Assistant School.

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1899, Dignity Health - St. Joseph's Medical Center is a 355-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Stockton, California. Serving over 125,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, cancer care, heart care, and a family birth center. Additionally, St. Joseph's Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center and was named one of America's 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$34.77 - $39.23 /hour