Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant

Actalent; Glendora (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Actalent in Glendora, CA, is seeking a Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant to support inpatient hospital laboratory operations. You will perform phlebotomy, assist with assays, and ensure accurate specimen processing and data entry in a fast-paced acute care setting.

The role requires CPT certification, BLS, and at least 1 year of CPT experience in an inpatient hospital, with full-time rotating weekends and holidays. This contract-to-hire position offers onsite work with standard lab scrubs.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in phlebotomy techniques including blood cultures, finger sticks, and heel sticks.
• Solid understanding of medical and laboratory terminology.
• Accurate data entry on computer terminals and in the EMR.
• Typing and word processing skills.
• Excellent customer service when interacting with patients and clinical staff.
• Fluent English communication with team and patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy procedures in an inpatient hospital setting, including special techniques like blood cultures.
• Assist in laboratory assays under supervision of CLS and leadership.
• Collect specimens from the floor with proper ID, labeling and handling.
• Process specimens through logging, preparing, and routing according to protocols.
• Enter and verify data in EMR and other systems.
• Use Meditech EMR and Labcorp resources for reference and workflow support.
• Communicate professionally to resolve specimen-related concerns and orders.
• Provide courteous service to patients and internal stakeholders.
• Follow all lab policies and safety standards under guidance.
• Collaborate with team to meet daily workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Participate in rotating weekends/holidays on a full-time schedule.

Skills

Phlebotomy techniques

Medical terminology

Data entry

Customer service

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2 years acute care hospital laboratory experience

California CPT certification

Tools

Meditech EMR

Labcorp resources

Job description

Job Title: Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant

Job Description

The Lab Technician plays a key role in supporting inpatient hospital laboratory operations by performing phlebotomy procedures, assisting with laboratory assays, and ensuring accurate specimen processing and data entry. This full-time role requires strong technical proficiency in phlebotomy techniques, solid understanding of medical and laboratory terminology, and excellent customer service skills to support patients and clinical staff in a fast-paced acute care environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy procedures, including special techniques such as blood cultures, finger sticks, and heel sticks, in an inpatient hospital setting.

• Assist in performing laboratory assays under the supervision of Clinical Laboratory Scientists and laboratory leadership.

• Participate in specimen collection on the floor, including patient draws, ensuring proper identification, labeling, and handling of all samples.

• Process specimens in the laboratory, including receiving, logging, preparing, and routing samples according to established protocols.

• Enter and verify data accurately using computer input terminals and the electronic medical record system.

• Use Meditech EMR and Labcorp online resources to look up information and support laboratory workflows.

• Communicate professionally with clinical staff and other clients to resolve specimen-related concerns and clarify orders or requirements.

• Provide courteous and efficient service to patients and internal stakeholders, demonstrating excellent customer service at all times.

• Follow all laboratory policies, procedures, and safety standards while working under the direction of laboratory leadership.

• Collaborate with a close-knit team to ensure timely completion of daily workload in a fast-paced environment.

• Participate in rotating weekend and holiday coverage as part of a full‑time schedule.

• Perform other related duties as assigned to support overall laboratory operations.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in phlebotomy techniques, including blood cultures, finger sticks, and heel sticks.

• Strong understanding of medical and laboratory terminology.

• Ability to operate computer input terminals and perform accurate data entry.

• Typing and word processing skills.

• Excellent customer service skills when working with patients and clinical staff.

• Effective communication skills, including fluency in English.

• Current California Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certificate.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

• At least 1 year of CPT experience in an inpatient, hospital setting.

• Ability to work full‑time, including rotating weekends and holidays.

• Ability to function effectively in a fast‑paced acute care hospital laboratory environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Two years of acute care hospital laboratory experience preferred.

• One to two (12) years of experience assisting in performing laboratory assays preferred.

• Experience working as a lab assistant or in specimen processing is beneficial.

• Comfort using Meditech EMR and Labcorp online resources.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a close‑knit team environment.

• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and workload demands in a hospital setting.

Work Environment

This is a full‑time, inpatient hospital role in a fast‑paced acute care laboratory setting. The Lab Technician works both on the hospital floor performing patient draws and in the laboratory processing specimens, contributing to a close‑knit and collaborative team environment. The position follows an AM shift schedule from approximately 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with rotating weekend and holiday responsibilities and a workload of 5 or more days per week, totaling 40 or more hours. The role operates under the supervision of laboratory leadership and Clinical Laboratory Scientists, using Meditech as the primary electronic medical record system and Labcorp online for reference and lookups. Professional scrubs are required as the standard dress code.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $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 to Hire position based out of Glendora, CA.

Application Deadline

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

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Glendora,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.

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