Phlebotomist 5685

Job Juncture; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

Job Juncture in Fountain Valley, CA seeks a contract phlebotomist to support blood collection, labeling, and specimen handling across labs. Travel between Manhattan Beach and Newport Beach is required, with a clean driving record and reliable transportation.

The role involves venipuncture, specimen labeling, centrifugation, and maintaining patient information per procedures. This is a 3‑month contract with potential for permanent placement; a valid phlebotomy cert is required.

Qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where you will be employed as required in some states.
• Minimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast paced lab or hospital setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws and labeling of specimens per protocol.
• Centrifuge specimens and document maintenance data.
• Collect, store and transport specimens following test orders.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly and courteously to patients.
• Ensure proper labeling and matching of requisitions to specimens.
• Adhere to OSHA and DEP regulations and participate in trainings.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Blood draws

Venipuncture

Specimen labeling

Centrifuging specimens

OSHA regulations

Microsoft Office

Patient information recording

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm.

Location: Fountain Valley CA and area

Schedule: 5AM to 6PM M-F May need to arrive as early as 5AM to work as late as 6PM . Shifts will be 8 hours

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm.

Job code: CVDJP00035685

pay rate - $21.00 to $23.00 per hour

benefits are available

requires pediatric to geriatric experience

This is a float position and will need to travel between Manhattan Beach and Newport Beach.

requires a clean driving record and reliable transportation

Summary:

The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, trouble shooting, training and making work flow recommendations.
Position Responsibilities:

Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information, etc. Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures. Properly explains in a clear but courteous manner the process of the venipuncture (blood drawing) and or other specimen collection (ex. urine or fecal) as required. Demonstrate technique/s using straight needles and/or butterfly needles. Fully understand all of the physicians' orders. Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes. Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order. Check all test requisitions or computer label against script to ensure 100% correct. Package specimens for transport. Stores specimen sample according to required temperature, places samples in appropriate collection container/ tube, accurately labels, follows different procedures as outlined by specific to protocol deemed necessary for transport to maintain integrity of the specimen. Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations. Attend annual department trainings. Answer telephone calls, read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

Minimum Qualifications: Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where you will be employed as required in some states. Minimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast paced lab or hospital setting. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. High School Diploma or GED 2-4 years of experience