Phlebotomist - North County Lab

Scripps Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Scripps Health is hiring a full-time Laboratory Phlebotomy Technician to support the Central San Diego County labs and nearby locations, including Carlsbad, Encinitas, and Oceanside. You will rotate across sites, perform phlebotomy duties, and ensure sample integrity with timely transport and accurate labeling.

Expect varied shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with rotating Saturdays and holiday coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• Good critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with medical terminology and computer systems.
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician I or II.
• Valid CDPH certificate.
• American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Professionals.

Responsibilities

• Respond to life critical situations such as Trauma, Stroke Codes, Code Sepsis or Code Blues.
• Ensure samples are collected following time-sensitive priorities (STAT, Timed and routine).
• Observe aseptic technique and isolation procedures whenever indicated.
• Clarify unclear orders and document ABN necessity when needed.
• Identify patients prior to sample collection and label samples accurately.
• Perform phlebotomy via venipuncture or capillary puncture per age-appropriate techniques.
• Preserve sample integrity by timely delivery to the lab.
• Process specimens following handling instructions and transport/storage requirements.
• Follow safety regulations for packaging specimens for transport.
• Support pre-analytic and analytic steps under supervision, and use EMR/LIS systems.

Skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Medical terminology

Computer skills

BLS certification

Education

CDPH Phlebotomy Technician I or II

AHA BLS certification (Healthcare Professional)

Tools

Laboratory/EMR systems

Job description

Description

This is a full-time, benefitted position consisting of five 8-hour shifts per week, totaling 80 hours per biweekly pay period. The locations covered for this position include North County Labs: Carlsbad, Scripps Clinic Encinitas, Scripps Coastal Encinitas, and Oceanside. Floating to other locations is required based on operational needs.

Shift times are variable between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on varied days with rotating Saturdays 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Holiday coverage may also be required based on department needs.

Why join Scripps Health?

At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated:

• Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.




• Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.




• Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.




• Becker's Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2026 list of 150 top places to work in health care.




• We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.




• Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

Why Scripps Clinic Labs?

• Support the laboratory manager in providing excellent patient care.




• Serve as an ambassador for the laboratory in interactions with patients, physicians, nurses and visitors.




• Adhere to all safe patient handling standards including demonstration of pre-analytical safety procedures and Infection control protocols.




• Participate in laboratory performance improvement, which includes error identification and appropriate follow up, investigation, correction, documentation, and notification to appropriate caregiver and lab leadership.

Your job duties:

• Respond to life critical situations such as Trauma, Stroke Codes, Code Sepsis or Code Blues.




• Ensure samples are collected following time-sensitive priorities (STAT, Timed and routine).




• Observe aseptic technique and isolation procedures whenever indicated.




• Clarify unclear orders, resolve any orders or patient identification discrepancies prior to sample collection and document ABN necessity whenever indicated.




• Identify patients according to policy prior to sample collection and label samples accurately.




• Perform phlebotomy through venipuncture or capillary puncture and observe age-specific techniques for all patient age groups.




• Preserve sample integrity by delivering samples to the laboratory within the required amount of time.




• Process specimens and follow critical sample handling instructions regarding centrifugation, aliquoting, transport, and storage requirements for every test performed in the laboratory or sent out to a reference laboratory.




• Follow HAZMAT regulations when packing samples for transport to the Core Lab or other laboratories.




• Perform crucial pre-analytic and analytic steps of test procedures as required, under supervision of licensed laboratory personnel.




• Demonstrate knowledge of standard office equipment, computers and computer software skills including laboratory and hospital electronic medical records.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Good critical thinking and analytical skills




• Excellent written and verbal communication skills




• Proficient with medical terminology and of computer systems




• Certified Phlebotomy Technician I or II




• Valid certificate issued by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH)




• American Heart Association Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Professional (BLS) certificate

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:

• Minimum of 1-2 years of phlebotomy experience or an externship at any one of our Scripps PSC Locations




• Processing experience




• Must be flexible for scheduling




• New grads welcome to apply!

Job: Lab

Primary Location: Central San Diego County-SAN DIEGO-SCRIPPS MEDICAL LABORATORY

Work Locations: SCRIPPS MEDICAL LABORATORY 9535 WAPLES ST. SAN DIEGO 92121

Other Locations: Northern San Diego County-CARLSBAD-SCRIPPS COASTAL MEDICAL CENTER - CARLSBAD, Northern San Diego County-OCEANSIDE-SCRIPPS COASTAL MEDICAL CENTER OCEANSIDE, Northern San Diego County-ENCINITAS-SCRIPPS CLINIC - ENCINITAS, Northern San Diego County-ENCINITAS-SCRIPPS COASTAL MEDICAL CENTER - ENCINITAS

Organization: Scripps Clinic

Job Posting: Sep 25, 2026, 7:00:00 AM

Benefit Status: FT - FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS

Minimum Rate (USD): 29.73 - Maximum Rate (USD): 41.71

In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, Scripps Health posts the pay range for all jobs. Please note that actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity within the pay range. Please also note this range is applicable for employees who reside in California only. A geographical pay differential may be applied for remote employees who reside out of state. Scripps Health strives to ensure that our employees receive equal pay for equal work in line with our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer.

Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.