Phlebotomist

Actalent; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform blood draws via venipuncture and capillary punctures across all ages. The role includes accessioning and processing specimens, with a focus on high-volume morning draws and patient-centred care.

The ideal candidate has California CPT certification, BLS, and 1+ year in acute care or 5+ years ambulatory phlebotomy, with Sunquest and EPIC familiarity. On-site, contract-to-hire in Whittier, CA.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy certification is required.
• Experience obtaining blood samples via venipuncture and capillary puncture in all ages.
• 1+ year in acute care hospital or 5+ years ambulatory phlebotomy.
• Comfortable with high-volume draws.
• Familiar with Sunquest and transitioning to EPIC.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws by venipuncture and capillary punctures for all ages.
• Accession and process specimens within normal time limits.
• Use appropriate phlebotomy techniques for diverse patients.
• Cover morning runs for ~50 patients from 4am to 9am.
• Maintain high-level customer service and patient-care standards.
• Work independently during early morning shifts.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Capillary puncture

High-volume draws

Sunquest to EPIC

Education

California State CPT certification

BLS (AHA) certification

Tools

Sunquest systems

EPIC

Job description

Job Title: Phlebotomist Job Description The Inpatient Phlebotomist is responsible for performing blood drawing tasks, including venipuncture and capillary punctures, as well as accessioning and processing specimens. The role requires proficiency in all phases of blood collections, with special consideration for techniques suitable for patients across all age groups, from infants to adults.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws through venipuncture and capillary punctures for patients of all ages.
• Accession and process specimens within normal time limits.
• Assess and utilize appropriate phlebotomy techniques for a range of patients, including those with special needs.
• Provide coverage for morning runs, handling a current census of approximately 50 patients from 4am to 9am.
• Maintain a high level of customer service and adhere to patient-care standards.
• Work independently during early morning shifts.

Essential Skills

• Phlebotomy certification.
• Experience in obtaining blood samples by venipuncture and capillary puncture from adults, children, infants, and neonates.
• At least one year of experience in an acute care hospital or five years of ambulatory phlebotomy experience.
• Comfortable with high-volume blood draws.
• Familiarity with Sunquest information systems and transitioning to EPIC.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• California State CPT certification required.
• BLS AHA certification.
• Approximately two years of inpatient experience preferred.
• Neonatal experience strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with AIDET / AHEART patient-care standards preferred.

Work Environment

This position operates within an inpatient setting with a high-volume morning draw environment. The facility has 510 beds and requires coverage potentially up to 7 days a week, depending on availability. The schedule includes shifts from 4am to 12:30pm, with a part-time commitment of over 40 hours biweekly. Current operations use Sunquest systems, with a planned transition to EPIC within the next year.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Whittier, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Whittier,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 2026.

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.

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