Phlebotomist - Part Time - Mercy Chula Vista

Scripps Health; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Part-time schedule

Job summary

Scripps Mercy Chula Vista is seeking a part-time Certified Phlebotomy Technician to support the laboratory team and provide excellent patient care.

Responsibilities include phlebotomy across age groups, specimen handling, and interaction with patients, physicians and staff. The role requires CDPH certification and BLS, with weekend/holiday availability as part of a varied schedule.

Benefit-eligible position with schedule variations and start times early in the day, including weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Good critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with medical terminology and computer systems.

Responsibilities

• 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 pre-analytic safety procedures and infection control protocols.
• Participate in laboratory performance improvement, including error identification and follow up, investigation, correction, documentation, and notification to appropriate caregiver and lab leadership.
• Perform all functions as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician including responding to life critical situations and ensuring timely specimen collection.
• Observe aseptic technique and isolation procedures; identify patients and label samples accurately.
• Follow hazardous materials handling and shipping guidelines; preserve sample integrity.
• Demonstrate knowledge of standard office equipment and hospital EMR systems.

Skills

Critical thinking

Written communication

Medical terminology

Education

Certified Phlebotomy Technician I or II

CDPH certificate

BLS certificate

Job description

This is a part-time, benefitted position working 8-hour day shifts on varied days at Scripps Mercy Chula Vista. Shift start times vary and may begin at 3:00 a.m., 4:00 a.m., 5:00 a.m., or 6:00 a.m. The schedule may also include up to four 4-hour shifts from 3:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. Weekend and holiday availability is required, including working every Saturday and Sunday from 3:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.

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 Mercy Chula Vista?

• Enjoy the unique and vibrant location just eight miles from the Mexican border, serving a diverse and rapidly growing community with top-tier medical services.
• Be part of a hospital renowned for its comprehensive clinical and surgical offerings, from cancer care to neurology, ensuring you make a significant impact on patient lives every day.
• Join a committed and diverse team with impressive longevity, and experience the camaraderie and fun of our famous lab potlucks!

What you'll do:

• 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.
• Perform all functions as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician including:
  • 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

Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:

• Good critical thinking and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient with medical terminology and of computer systems

Required Certification/Registration:

• 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:

• 1 year phlebotomy experience, preferably in hospital setting
• New grads welcome to apply!

Job: Lab

Primary Location: Southern San Diego County-CHULA VISTA-SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL CHULA VISTA

Work Locations: SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL CHULA VISTA 435 H STREET CHULA VISTA 91910

Organization: Scripps Mercy Chula Vista

Job Posting: Sep 14, 2026, 7:00:00 AM

Benefit Status: PT - PART-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.

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