Phlebotomy Lab Assistant - Patient-Focused Specimens

CHOC Children's; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 49,979; Full time

Job summary

CHOC Children's in Orange, California is seeking a Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist to perform skilled specimen collection via venipuncture and capillary sticks, while delivering friendly, patient‑centered service in the laboratory.

You will receive and process samples, prepare them for send‑outs, distribute in‑house specimens to the testing benches, and support clerical duties such as data entry and telephone reception.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent; graduation from Phlebotomist Tech training program.
• Preferred: completion of some college-level courses.
• California Phlebotomist Tech 1 certification required.

Responsibilities

• Collect specimens via venipuncture and capillary sticks.
• Receive and process samples; prepare for send-outs.
• Distribute in-house samples to testing benches.
• Perform clerical tasks including data entry and telephone reception.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Critical thinking

Team player

Attention to detail

Computer proficiency

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Phlebotomist Tech training

Some college courses (preferred)

Job description

CHOC Children's in Orange, California is seeking a Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist to perform skilled specimen collection via venipuncture and capillary sticks, while delivering friendly, patient‑centered service in the laboratory.

You will receive and process samples, prepare them for send‑outs, distribute in‑house specimens to the testing benches, and support clerical duties such as data entry and telephone reception.