Travel Laboratory Assistant - Fort Bragg, CA - 13-Week Travel Contract

Talented Medical Solutions; Fort Bragg (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Talented Medical Solutions has an opening for a travel Laboratory Assistant (SEIU) on California's Central Coast. The role requiresEpic experience, a current BLS certification, and acute care phlebotomy skills.

13-week contract with varied shifts offers venipuncture, specimen processing, and close collaboration with an experienced lab team. Ideal candidates bring high school diploma or GED, and the ability to enter orders, maintain specimen integrity, and support fast-paced hospital workflows in

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current BLS Certification.
• Current Epic experience (Required).
• Acute care phlebotomy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and specimen collection using age-appropriate techniques.
• Process, label, accession, and prepare laboratory specimens.
• Enter patient registrations and laboratory orders accurately.
• Package and transport specimens while maintaining specimen integrity.
• Monitor laboratory workflow and prioritize urgent specimens.
• Answer laboratory calls and communicate results when appropriate.
• Maintain inventory, documentation, and quality standards.
• Support a fast-paced hospital laboratory environment.

Skills

Venipuncture

Epic experience

Phlebotomy

Laboratory procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS Certification

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Looking for a travel lab assignment where your skills truly make a difference?

If you're an experienced Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist with current Epic experience, this is an excellent opportunity to join a respected acute care hospital on California's beautiful Central Coast.

Work alongside an experienced laboratory team while enjoying coastal living and a supportive environment.

Position: Laboratory Assistant (SEIU)

Contract: 13 Weeks

Schedule:

Shift times include:

6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

9:00 AM – 7:30 PM

1:30 PM – 12:00 AM

9:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Call Required: No

EMR: Epic (Current Epic experience required)

What You'll Need

High School Diploma or GED

Current BLS Certification

Current Epic experience (Required)

Acute care phlebotomy experience preferred

What You'll Do

Perform venipuncture and specimen collection using age-appropriate techniques

Process, label, accession, and prepare laboratory specimens

Enter patient registrations and laboratory orders accurately

Package and transport specimens while maintaining specimen integrity

Monitor laboratory workflow and prioritize urgent specimens

Answer laboratory calls and communicate results when appropriate

Maintain inventory, documentation, and quality standards

Support a fast-paced hospital laboratory environment

Why You'll Love This Assignment

Beautiful Central Coast California location

No call requirement

Opportunity to work with an experienced laboratory team

Great assignment for professionals with hospital lab and Epic experience