Phlebotomist

Job Title: Phlebotomist (Hospital and Clinic Float) Job Description
This per diem phlebotomist role provides coverage across both hospital and clinic settings, with a primary focus on phlebotomy and specimen processing. The position offers flexible, variable hours, including weekends and last-minute shifts, and requires the ability to travel between multiple clinical locations while adapting quickly to changing workflows and department needs.
Responsibilities
- Perform high-quality phlebotomy and blood draws for patients in both hospital and clinic environments.
- Collect, label, and handle blood and other specimens accurately, following all established protocols and safety standards.
- Carry out specimen processing tasks as a primary responsibility, ensuring timely and correct preparation of samples for laboratory analysis.
- Work in the Emergency Department (ED) and float between departments as needed to support patient care and laboratory operations.
- Provide phlebotomy services across multiple locations, including Zion and clinical sites in the South Bay (Otay), East County (El Cajon), and Central areas (from Point Loma to Carmel Valley).
- Respond to last-minute and variable shift requests, including early morning, evening, and weekend assignments, while maintaining reliability and professionalism.
- Use electronic medical record (EMR) systems, including Certa and EPIC, to document patient information, orders, and specimen collection details accurately.
- Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and laboratory staff to prioritize draws and specimen processing in a fast-paced environment.
- Support pediatric patients when needed, using age-appropriate techniques and communication skills.
- Follow all infection control, safety, and confidentiality policies and procedures in every clinical setting.
- Adapt quickly to a mobile workflow, managing changing locations, departments, and patient volumes throughout each shift.
Essential Skills
- Current California Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) license.
- Phlebotomy experience with proficient blood draw and specimen collection skills.
- Ability to perform accurate specimen processing in a clinical laboratory setting.
- Comfort working in both hospital and clinic environments, including the Emergency Department.
- Willingness and ability to travel between multiple locations, including Zion and surrounding clinical sites.
- Flexibility to work variable hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and last-minute shifts, with no guaranteed hours.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established protocols for specimen labeling, handling, and documentation.
- Ability to use EMR systems, specifically Certa and EPIC, or willingness to learn them quickly.
- Effective communication skills to interact professionally with patients and clinical staff.
- Capacity to adapt quickly to a varied, mobile workflow and changing priorities.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Approximately 1 year of phlebotomy experience preferred.
- Open to well-prepared externs who are eager to learn and can be trained and mentored in the role.
- Experience working with pediatric patients is a plus.
- Bilingual skills are helpful but not required.
- Interest in expanding skills, including the possibility of training on EKGs if permitted by site policies.
- Ability to perform well in interviews conducted either in person or virtually.
- Demonstrated reliability and professionalism in per diem or on-call roles.
Work Environment
This is a per diem, on-call position with no guaranteed hours, ideal for someone seeking flexible scheduling and a dynamic clinical environment. Work takes place in both hospital and outpatient clinic settings, including the Emergency Department and various departments across multiple locations such as South Bay (Otay), East County (El Cajon), and Central areas (from Point Loma to Carmel Valley). Shifts vary and may start as early as 4:00 AM, mid-morning around 7:00 AM, or run from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, with weekend coverage highly valued. The role involves frequent movement between sites and departments, working with diverse patient populations, including occasional pediatric patients. Team members use EMR systems such as Certa and EPIC and operate in a fast-paced, collaborative environment focused on quality patient care and accurate laboratory support. Clinical attire appropriate for hospital and clinic settings is expected, and staff follow strict safety, infection control, and confidentiality standards while working with blood and other specimens.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of San Diego, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $27.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of San Diego, CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.
Workplace Type
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