Phlebotomist II

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC; San Clemente (CA); On-site; USD 72,495,000 - 86,392,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical for FT 30+ hours

401(k) with company match

Annual incentive plans

Education assistance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics in San Clemente, CA, seeks a Phlebotomist II for a Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–4:00 PM shift with weekend rotation. Salary is $25.30–$30.15 per hour, with bonus eligibility based on performance.

The role demands a state phlebotomy license and solid data-entry skills to support accurate lab processing. Beyond routine specimen collection, the job emphasizes adherence to protocols, patient communication, and efficient use of lab systems.

Qualifications

• State phlebotomy license required.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred; CA, NV, WA specifics apply.
• Three years phlebotomy experience preferred, including pediatric and geriatric collections.

Responsibilities

• Collect specimens according to procedures and ensure proper labeling.
• Navigate lab systems, verify orders, and enter data accurately.
• Maintain phlebotomy logs, prepare specimens for transport, and follow safety protocols.
• Perform non-patient duties such as inventory, filing, and answering phones.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Keyboard/Data entry

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical training: medical assistant or paramedic training

Phlebotomy certification (CA/NV/WA as applicable)

Job description

Job Description

This position requires you to have a state phlebotomy license. (Quest does not accept NHA licenses in CA, WA, NV).

Phlebotomist II - San Clemente, CA, Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with rotational weekends

Pay range: $25.30 - $30.15 / hour

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits information:

We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 'MyDay' off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

Job Accountabilities (Responsibilities)

• Collect specimens according to established procedures. This includes, but not limited to: drug screens, biometric screening and insurance exams.
• Administer oral solutions according to established training.
• Research test/client information and confirm and verify all written and electronic orders by utilizing lab technology systems, Client contact, and approved tools.
• Ability to navigate a computer and accurately enter data is a requirement to be successful in this role.
• Obtain identification and accurately enter billing information and collect payments when required, following corporate policies.
• Processing specimens including: labeling, centrifuging, aliquoting, freezing and preparing for transport as required by test order.
• Perform all non-patient facing duties, including inventory, stock supplies, sanitizing, filing, answering phones and utilizing email as appropriate.
• Read, understand and comply with departmental policies, protocols and procedures.
• Assist with compilation and submission of statistics and data when required.
• Maintain all appropriate phlebotomy logs in a timely manner and based on frequency, such as maintenance logs and temperature logs.
• Complete online and in person training courses timely.

Required Work Experience

• Three years phlebotomy experience required, inclusive of pediatric, geriatric, and capillary collections.
• Keyboard/data entry experience.
• Flexible and available based on staffing needs, which includes weekends, holidays, on-call and overtime.
• Must have reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and clean driving record, if applicable.

Required Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Medical training: medical assistant or paramedic training preferred.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred. Required in California, Nevada, and Washington.

The position requires the ability to effectively communicate in English.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the following laws if applicable, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.

Quest believes that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to the following job duties: accessing company property, information, assets, and products including sensitive information; accessing customer data or confidential information, and partnering and regularly working with or supervising other Quest employees and interacting with Quest customers.

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Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.

While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.