Phlebotomist

Job Title: Phlebotomist
Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Phlebotomist who is proficient in blood collection techniques, including venipuncture and capillary methods, for patients of all age groups. This role requires expertise in pediatric blood collections and handling challenging draws, especially in medical office buildings. The candidate must have a solid understanding of compliance and safety protocols and be capable of effectively communicating these principles to other team members. Additionally, the ability to provide orientation and training to patient service technicians is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood collection using venipuncture and capillary techniques.
• Handle pediatric blood collections and difficult draws.
• Communicate compliance and safety protocols to employees.
• Provide orientation and training for patient service technicians.
• Work under the supervision of the lab supervisor and team lead.
• Travel to various Medical Office Building labs throughout South OC.

Essential Skills

• Phlebotomy expertise with a CPT 1 License.
• Experience with lab systems, such as Cerner.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• At least six months of experience in an acute or sub-acute setting.
• Experience with neonatal and pediatric draws.
• Ability to draw 45-55 patients within an 8-hour shift in an outpatient setting.
• Ability to draw 20-30 patients within an 8-hour shift in an inpatient setting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Computer proficiency.
• Hospital experience is a plus.
• Excellent attendance and behavior record.
• Flexibility in shifts and hours.

Work Environment

The work environment involves high-volume phlebotomy tasks within various Medical Office Buildings and eventually transitioning to a main lab in a hospital setting. The candidate will work in a dynamic setting, visiting draw stations located at multiple locations including Aliso Viejo, Irvine, Foothill Ranch, Huntington Beach, Santa Ana, and more. This role offers the opportunity to be part of a renowned healthcare system focused on patient care.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Irvine, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $25.00/hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Irvine,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 16, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

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