Temp-Phlebotomy Technician 1, Certified (CPT1)

Loma Linda University Health; Loma Linda (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Loma Linda University Health is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT1) for a temporary assignment from November 2026 through March/April 2027. The role involves blood collection by phlebotomy and capillary puncture across both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Responsibilities include receiving patients and visitors, ensuring professional interaction, and coordinating with Laboratory staff to ensure safe, efficient collections.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in high-complexity medical lab performing specimen collection preferred.
• State Phlebotomy Technician I certification required; BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood collection by phlebotomy and capillary puncture.
• Receive customers and interact professionally with patients and visitors.
• Ensure safe, accurate, and timely collections across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Operate basic lab instruments and office software; troubleshoot as needed.

Skills

Dexterity

Analytical skills

Communication

Multitasking

Professional conduct

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy Technician I certification (CA)

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

This is a temporary position beginning November of 2026, and ending March or April of 2027. The successful candidate will be employed for the duration of this assignment, unless otherwise extended or modified based on organizational needs. It's a great opportunity to gain valuable experience, contribute to a supportive team, and make a meaningful impact during our busy season.

Job Summary

The Phlebotomy Technician 1, Certified (CPT1) performs blood collection by phlebotomy and capillary puncture in a safe, accurate and professional manner. Receives customers (e.g., patients, clinicians, visitors). Interacts with all patients and visitors in a professional, pleasant, efficient, and cooperative manner. Monitors patients for unexpected reactions and responds to emergent situations, as required. Performs collections on all age groups and degree of difficulty, both inpatient and outpatient. Works with Laboratory staff to provide safe, efficient, and timely collections. Provides other collection services including sweat chlorides, chain-of-custody, ambulatory blood pressures, and provides instructions for patient specimen collection. Performs other duties as needed.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED required. Experience in high complexity medical lab performing specimen collection, pediatric collection, and computer data entry preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

Possesses excellent dexterity and analytic skills. Demonstrates competency to perform skin puncture and venipuncture in a safe, accurate and professional manner after employment without direct and constant supervision. Demonstration of competency shall be done at least annually. Ability to operate technical instruments and equipment, input data and type. Ability to use available resource material independently to resolve and document challenges constructively. Able to read; write and speak with professional quality; use computer and software programs necessary to the position (e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point, Access); operate/troubleshoot basic office equipment required for the position. Relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; provide leadership; be assertive and consistent in enforcing policies ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, rules and laws; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate; accept direction. Think critically; work independently; perform basic math and statistical functions; manage multiple assignments; compose written material; work well under pressure; problem solve; organize and prioritize workload; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail. Distinguish colors as necessary; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone, and identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the workplace; see adequately to read computer screens, and written documents necessary to the position.

Licensures and Certifications

State of California Certified Phlebotomy Technician I required. Basic life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association required. Valid Driver's License required (excluding Murrieta Hospital).